Water Quality and Life Support Technician

Position to be filled: P/T WQ/LSS Technician

Posted Date: 7/20/2026

Closing Date: 8/1/2026

Anticipated Start Date: Aug 21, 2026

The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is hiring a Part-Time Water Quality and Life Support Technician who will report directly to the Aquatic Curator. This P/T WQ position will provide coverage to our water quality lab and life support team. Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: running water quality tests and communicating systems that are outside of normal operating parameters and completing rounds on both aquatic and terrestrial LSS systems.

GSC is a 68,000-square-foot AZA and AAM-accredited science museum and a 33,000-square-foot aquarium and 22-acre zoo. The Wiseman Aquarium features African black-footed penguins, small-clawed Asian otters, a 90,000-gallon reef exhibit, a 7,000-gallon ray touch tank, and a multi-taxon Amazon exhibit housing small primates, reptiles, and Amazonian fish. We also display several other animals including a giant Pacific octopus, jellies, corals, seahorses, Indo-Pacific fishes, and more.

Candidates should expect to work Fri-Mon from 8am to 12pm/ This position is non-exempt and may be required to work inclement weather events regardless of aquarium/zoo operational status. Starting pay is $15.00/hr.

Required Duties:

-Performs water quality tests on systems and works with staff to address problems that may arise.

-Maintains live exhibits through daily inspections of life support equipment including but not limited to: ozone generators, oxygen generators, compressors, pumps, drum filters, high rate sand filters and associated equipment.

-Identify and record all maintenance performed to LSS equipment according to approved protocols and procedures.

-Perform laboratory and tank-side analyses of system water; techniques utilized include spectrophotometry, titration, coliform testing and use of handheld meters.

-Perform data entry and maintenance of water quality databases.

-Work in conjunction with Aquarists to ensure proper water chemistry and conditions exist for the living collection.

-Assist with care of support buildings and common work spaces as well as departmental equipment and supplies.

-Respond as essential personnel for facility emergencies including severe weather.

-Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local municipality, state and federal rules and regulations, and compliance with all company policy and procedure documents.

Qualifications:

-Demonstrated understanding of basic aquarium related water quality parameters and water chemistry (e.g. temperature, pH, salinity, DO, total residual oxidant, nitrogenous compounds, etc…) and their relationships to LSS.

-General knowledge of plumbing with an understanding of theories, designs and techniques.

-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

-Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.

-Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 60 lbs.) with extended standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying, etc.

-Must be well organized, have keen observation skills, and good human relation skills.

-Ability to make decisions and work independently.

-Ability to work in a high public area.

-Successful completion of a background check.

-Valid driver’s license.

-Ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions.

-Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.

-Availability for facility emergencies, including storm response.

Education:

-High school diploma or equivalent, preferably from a technical school

Licenses and Certifications:

Proof of negative TB screening prior to placement and annually thereafter required.

AALSO certifications are a plus.

Interested and qualified candidates may submit a resume and cover letter:

The job post closes August 1, 2026 and applicants chosen for an interview will be notified by August 10, 2026. Applicants who applied to any previously posted positions must re-submit to this posting to be considered. No phone calls or emails please.