What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diver (full-time and part-time) position at Discovery Cove Orlando?
What you get to do:
- Conduct day/night general underwater cleaning and maintenance of salt and freshwater exhibits and habitats while adhering to all environmental and dive regulations
- Operate pneumatic, hydraulic, hand and power tools
- Operate small gas/electric engines and pumps
- Maintain the highest standards of work area cleanliness at all times
What it takes to succeed:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 18 years old
- SCUBA certified and be able to pass a pre-employment dive physical
- Able to pass qualifying swim/dive test
- Basic understanding of small gas/electric engines and pumps
- Able to complete provided CPR training/certification
- Able to swim and work in/around water
- ADCI commercial diver certification
- At least 1 year diving work experience
- Valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license preferred
- Basic understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, hand and power tools
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Comfortable with exposure to noise and vibrations
- Able to work in all weather conditions and temperature extremes
- Able to train on and properly use protective gear
- Comfortable working around fumes/dust/odor
- Able to lift, push and pull 75 pounds alone, 300 pounds assisted
- Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
- Knowledge of diver’s diseases and emergency remedial procedures
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of diver’s diseases and emergency remedial procedures
- ADCI commercial diver certification
- At least 1 year diving work experience
- Valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain a company driver’s license preferred
- Basic understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, hand and power tools
- Basic understanding of small gas/electric engines and pumps
