AQUARIST III

General Summary of Job Duties: The Aquarist III will be responsible for maintaining and caring for the fish, reptiles, and other sea creatures in Silverton Casino's 117,000-gallon aquarium. This may include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the animals, as well as performing water quality tests and maintaining filtration systems.

General Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain a high quality of guest service according to Silverton Be Amazing Service Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future.
• Adhere to all appearance and uniform standards.
• Maintain an open line of communication with Managers.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with guests, fellow Team Members, and Vendors.
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner.
• Regular attendance on all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Arriving on time for all scheduled shifts is considered an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education & Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of aquarium systems, including life support systems for fish, animal husbandry, maintenance, and quarantine protocols for many marine species.
• Knowledge of basic fish biology.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of water filtration and tank cycling.
• Knowledge of health and safety measures for working in a 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium and associated laboratory/quarantine facilities.
• The expertise of Hach and Thermo Scientific water quality testing equipment is a plus.
• Scuba certification or prepared to obtain scuba certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both employees and managers.
• Ability to maintain records and communicate effectively and diplomatically, both oral and written.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor.