Assistant Aquarist - Student Employee

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Assistant Aquarist

Department/Unit: Aquarium Science

Classification: Student Employment

Status (exempt or non-exempt): non-exempt

Rate of Pay: $16.17 per hour

Reports To: Director of AQS

Term: Spring 2025

Hours per week: up to 20 hours per week

This Position Application closes on 04.11.25

An Application is complete when the following have been uploaded:

• A Resume ( will be required to start application)
• A Cover Letter

Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) is shaping the future of higher education in Lincoln County.

In support of our mission, all OCCC employees demonstrate commitment to:

• Participation in cross-functional collaboration across the College.
• Continuous improvement.
• Understanding that student success is at the center of every staff position at the College.
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and propensity to "see what is possible.”
• Exhibit collegiality and respect for everyone.
• Being excited about and committed to advancing OCCC’s future: continued independent accreditation, growth and a great place to work.

This position will continue until 6.30.25. Employment will not continue past this date.

POSITION SUMMARY

The assistant aquarist works alongside professional aquarists to provide animal care, system maintenance, and facilities management for the Aquarium Science Building. The Director and staff will assist and assign the work to the assistant aquarist. This position will be focused on the disassembly and moving of animal systems in the Aquarium Science Building in preparation for construction projects in Summer 2025.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that animal safety is maintained during disassembly and movement of equipment.
• Complete aquarium system maintenance as instructed.
• General building maintenance tasks may also be assigned to the student in this position.
• Work on special projects related to upcoming construction projects in summer 2025
• Work involves frequently lifting 50 pounds, working safely with tools, safely moving about in wet areas, and using digital devices to record observations and tasks.

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:Required

• Currently enrolled in the Aquarium Science Program at Oregon Coast Community College.
• Knowledge of life support principles for recirculating aquatic systems
• Experience with plumbing related tasks and tools.
• Successful criminal background check.

Preferred:

• A second language is helpful (Spanish) but is not required

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must dress and maintain self in a professional manner appropriate to work environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands, handle or operate hand tools, power tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms, bend, twist, crawl, climb, kneel and work while being wet.

The work environment requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions that may or may not be well lighted; exposure to moderate to loud noise, cold, wet or humid environments, hazardous equipment, animals, chemicals and materials.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Schedule may require occasional early morning or evening work. Travel between College and other locations may be required as needed. Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required for training and other purposes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage applications from persons with varied backgrounds and perspectives.

In support of Oregon Veterans Preference in Public Employment, we encourage veterans and veterans with disabilities to explore employment opportunities at Oregon Coast Community College.

All positions at Oregon Coast Community College are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.

Employees must maintain Oregon residency as a condition of employment.

Federal law prohibits the College from employing an individual who has not provided documentation for verification by the third day of employment.

Contact Human Resources if you need assistance and/or an accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, contact Human Resources at 541-867-8515.

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