JOB POSTINGS

Position description:   The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Life Support and Facility Operations Technician to join the Facilities team. This position provides essential services, support, and technical expertise for a variety of maintenance/repair activities and coordinates work with skilled crafts and with other departmental work units under the supervision of the Aquarium engineer. Responsibilities include being dependable and accountable across all assigned tasks; effectively communicating across departments; collaborating in team settings; coping with change and operating at times in environments of uncertainty; utilizing sound analysis, good judgment and experience when solving complex problems; and demonstrating a willingness to learn new methods and approaches to challenges. The life support and facility operations technician is expected to respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis. (more…)

Principal Functions: Support the Zoo in our mission “to be a leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care; to connect people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.” Help the Zoo achieve our vision of “Every kid. Every time. Goosebumps! Every kid, of any age, will have an experience of a lifetime with every visit.” (more…)

Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking a Bird Zoo Keeper. Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, animal or zoology related plus two years of paid avian care experience at an AZA accredited facility OR Associate’s degree with three years paid avian experience at an AZA accredited facility. (more…)

Reid Park Zoological Society is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor.  Three years supervisor experience in a zoo, aquarium, wildlife sanctuary, or animal exhibit contractor.  Alternatively, supervisor experience in facilities, maintenance, or general contractor. (more…)

Overview

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Are you passionate about: …Providing exceptional care for animals?   …Saving wildlife and wild places?  …Inspiring guests to connect with nature and take action to impact the future of our world?  …Being part of a dynamic, growing zoo that welcomes diversity, equity, inclusion and personal contribution?   Explore a career with Reid Park Zoo.  (more…)

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General Purpose

The Horticulturist will work independently or as part of a crew to maintain Zoo landscaping and grounds in an attractive, healthy, and safe manner. Work involves a variety of horticultural, maintenance, and grounds development tasks.

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This position is responsible for performing daily operation and upkeep of aquatic systems, equipment, overall property water supply, and animal life support systems. The LSS Water Quality Technician understands and interprets water chemistry reports and makes recommendations for corrections. Work objectives are to maintain physical integrity of zoo structures and facilities.

Our Mission: Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision: Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.

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Directs daily operations of all life support systems providing general preventative and corrective maintenance for systems throughout the Zoo. Administers, manages, and supervises all aspects of water quality improvements, renovations, and major repairs in accordance with environmental practices and procedures.

Our Mission: Connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision: Be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife.

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This position is responsible for performing daily operation and upkeep of aquatic systems, equipment, overall property water supply, and animal life support systems. The LSS Water Quality Technician understands and interprets water chemistry reports and makes recommendations for corrections. Work objectives are to maintain physical integrity of zoo structures and facilities.  (more…)

Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium

WCS aims to conserve the world's largest wild places in 14 priority regions, home to more than 50% of the world's biodiversity. The challenges are greater than ever, but with the focus, dedication, and passion of a committed staff—combined with a unique mixture of field, zoo, and aquarium expertise—WCS will continue to set the bar for science, conservation action, and education that has driven our success in protecting wildlife and wild places for over a century. Director of Facilities

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results on a scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and worldwide work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Objectives: Oversee optimal stewardship of the NYA campus, supporting excellence in visitor experience, animal wellbeing, staff experience, and asset management.

• Develop, adapt, and execute comprehensive short- and long-term maintenance and improvement plans for buildings, infrastructure, equipment, animal life support systems, exhibits, animal holding areas, office spaces, classrooms, public pathways, and grounds.
• Develop and support team culture founded in appropriate transparency, open knowledge management, and ongoing improvement and learning.

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