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Memphis Zoo · 1 month ago

Water Quality Technician (Full Time)

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Memphis Zoo is seeking a Water Quality Technician responsible for the daily operations, monitoring, and basic preventative maintenance of Life Support equipment. The role involves maintaining water quality for exhibits and public features, ensuring animal well-being, and providing a positive guest experience.

Animal FeedEventsMedia and EntertainmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Conduct daily checks of all Life Support Systems and Public Water Features, which includes but is not limited to performing consistent morning rounds, performing daily preventative maintenance, monitoring systems throughout the workday, and responding to radio calls from animal and operations staff

Respond efficiently to new and on-going issues in a timely manner, including but not limited to radio calls, emails, and on-going monitoring/projects

Maintain detailed documentation of all required data and measurements, including but not limited to equipment readings and daily basic water testing

Perform weekly and daily collections for required water testing, including samples collected for the lab and for in-house testing

Maintain effective communication networks between Zoo operations staff, veterinary care staff, animal care staff, and Zoo leadership, including but not limited to radio and email communications

Build and maintain positive working relationships and communication with the City of Memphis Supporters and Vendors, including but not limited to on-site plumbers and electricians through in-person collaborations and the City of Memphis work order network

Effectively communicate with LSS/WQ staff and Zoo leadership regarding new and on-going issues and work order submissions and be able to effectively describe issues and locations in detail

Daily and weekly pump room maintenance, including but not limited to basic cleaning duties, line tracing for leaks, and perform preventative maintenance

Upon certification, staff can participate in pool cleaning via the MZ Dive Team or hold a safety position for the MZ Dive Team when needed

Qualification

Water Quality KnowledgeEquipment OperationPreventative MaintenanceDive CertificationObservation & Data CollectionWrittenMicrosoft Office SuiteOral CommunicationAttention to DetailProblem Solving/AnalysisTeamwork Orientation