What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water tech position at ABQ BioPark?
The Albuquerque (ABQ) BioPark, the most visited attraction in New Mexico ( annual visitors) is a dynamic cultural facility including an AZA accredited zoo and aquarium, a botanic garden and public park with fishing ponds.
The BioPark is a beloved community jewel. The voters of the Albuquerque community voted in favor of a fifteen-year 1 / 8 cent gross receipts tax (GRT) in 2015 to support the implementation of the BioPark’s master plan.
This support has allowed the BioPark Zoo to make important additions to the zoo including a new elephant barn, Birds of Prey exhibit, nearly $10M in maintenance infrastructure improvements and the opening of new Asia and Australia exhibits in 2023.
In addition to broad community support for capital improvements, the BioPark is currently in the midst of strategic planning process that has identified a new mission, core values and strategic program pillars to guide our work over the next five years.
We are excited to have this process evolve alongside a master plan review and update process that aligns capital improvements with program development that is focused on community engagement and conservation impacts.
Position Summary
Assist with the basic maintenance of aquatic life support systems including pumps, filters and related equipment. Perform water quality testing and analysis.
Perform pond maintenance at Tingley Beach and behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium. Participate in special projects and tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Basic principles and practices of water quality
- Life support systems essential for maintaining fish and other aquatic life
- Basic HVAC and plumbing techniques and procedures
- Safety precautions when working around heavy equipment and laboratory chemicals
- Principles and procedures of basic record keeping
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Best practices of water quality control systems and operations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Basic Knowledge of mechanical and electrical trouble shooting and repair using multimeter, and hand tools
- Follow instructions both written and verbal
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Experience Required
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional RequirementsEducation directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in industrial maintenance or repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience in aquatic life support system operations preferred.
Further Comments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Last updated : 2024-05-27