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Coral World Ocean Park Life Support Systems Technician in Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
[[Job Title:[ Life Support Systems Technician [[Department:[ Marine Operations [[Reports To:[ Special Projects Director [[FLSA Status:[ Exempt [[Position Overview:[ The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the life support systems for all aquatic exhibits, including those housing sea lions. This includes the operation and maintenance of water filtration systems, pumps, and other equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment for the animals. [[Principal Duties and Responsibilities: [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions[. ]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""} - Operate and maintain all life support systems, including seawater intake pumps, sand filters, ozone systems, and UV sterilizers. - Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on all life support systems and associated equipment. - Troubleshoot and repair faulty life support systems, including pumps, filtration systems, and control systems. - Monitor water quality parameters and make adjustments as necessary to maintain optimal conditions for the animals. - Assist with the design and installation of new life support systems and upgrades to existing systems. - Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, water quality parameters, and system performance. - Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding water quality and animal care. - Work closely with the animal care team to ensure the health and well-being of the sea lions and other aquatic animals. - Participate in emergency response procedures for life support system failures or other critical situations. - Support general work in the special projects department. - Work successfully with vendors and manufacturers to complete purchases and repairs. - Can work independently and manage schedules and plans for preventative maintenance. [[Qualifications:]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""} [[Experience with LSS equipment or a ]{bierstadt="" display",sans-serif"=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}