Reef Aquarium Maintenance technician – Polo Reef

Reef aquarium maintence technician

Apply if you have a passion for marine aquariums and in-depth experience with coral and marine fish care. Polo Reef has a unique and amazing opportunity to partake in Americas largest private reef aquarium operation. The company founder, Mr. Andrew Sandler, is a philanthropist with a desire to give back in a meaningful way and re-invest Polo Reef company profits in research and education endeavors focused on advancing knowledge with respect to coral reef and rare fish preservation. The famous aquarium itself is 17,000 gallons which is one of the largest privately owned aquarium in the world, and it contains some of the rarest fish and corals from around the globe.

What your day could consist of:

- General maintenance and care of various aquarium systems.

- Maintenance of filtration and life support systems.

- Assist with detailed water chemistry test and logging.

- Observe and maintain proper water chemistry for optimal fish and coral health.

- Assist with fish and coral feeding.

- Observe coral and fish specimens for pests or diseases.

- Assist with preventative and active medical treatments for coral and fish.

- Assist with maintenance of Apex units and testing equipment.

- Keep detailed logs of pest treatment.

- Maintain lab and aquarium conditions clean and organized.

- Assist with inventory levels of supplies and feeds.

- Assist with new coral and fish quarantine processes and treatments.

- Partake in scheduled water change regimens and saltwater mixing.

- Assist with aquacultured coral propagation.

- Assist with transporting coral and fish specimens.

- Maintain detailed weekly reports of observation and activities performed during the week.

Qualifications:

- Must be experience and proficient with coral reef aquariums.

- Must fully understand water chemistry parameters and methods to adjust water parameters.

- Must be knowledgeable with coral species and care.

- Must be knowledgeable with coral and fish pests and diseases.

Bonus Skills:

- Currently own a thriving reef aquarium

- Is experienced with small polyped stony corals

- Has worked in the aquarium and coral husbandry field.

Experience:

- Minimum 5-year experience with marine fish and coral husbandry.

Additional:

- Please provide photos of your current aquarium if you have one. Not a requirement but a big plus!

- Part time and Full time position

- Team Oriented work environment.

- Weekend availability will be required - Typically one weekend day.

- Position location private but in the vicinity of North Shore exit 40 of the LIE, NY

Company details:

1. Website – www.poloreef.com

2. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PoloReefbyAndrewSandler

3. Polo Reef mission statement video: https://youtu.be/HH-MXm_5Eug

4. The video series "Diary of a Mad Reef Keeper" can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXXipQ6zX0ZunF2LGP9ECxSknVLxwK6u8

5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polo_reef/

6. CORAL magazine article by Mike Paletta: https://www.poloreef.com/pages/coral-magazine-2022

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have or have had a marine aquarium, please describe?

Experience:

• Marine fish and Coral care: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25