Position:

BBSC Aquarist

Latest Info:

Aquarists are needed to continue the regular care, feeding, water quality testing and maintenance of our indoor and outdoor marine aquaria. Saturday feeding is currently the most pressing need.

As of:

April 1, 2008

Contact:

Robin Madrid - rmadrid@dfg.ca.gov

Level Required:

Associate

Type:

Ongoing

Location:

Back Bay Science Center

Days/Times:

Feeding: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Commitment to a set schedule is helpful (i.e. – feeding every Tuesday morning).

Water Quality Testing & Cleaning: 2-4 times a month.

Qualifications Needed:

Passion and motivation to give regular care to our marine aquaria.

Training Given:

Detailed training on feeding of aquaria, water quality testing and cleaning will be given by DFG staff or experienced aquarist. Attend period trainings and/or meetings to get updates from DFG’s Education Program Coordinator.

Reference Materials:

Written job instructions.

Job Description:

Weekly feedings which require food prep and quantity monitoring; completing logs to track feedings, cleanings, water quality monitoring and noting changes or potential problems; monitoring of temperature, water quality and overall health of the tanks and organisms and reporting unusual circumstances or animal behavior to staff; cleaning tanks which includes water changes, removal of algae from the glass/acrylic, vacuuming the bottom substrate and removing any loose debris or dead organisms; and occasionally assisting DFG staff with tank repairs, modifications, replacements, etc.

Job Expectations:

A commitment to a minimum of a 6-month period.