Life Support Specialist I Multi-Site (Full-Time)

Job Description - Multi-Site Life Support Technician I

Job Title : Multi-SiteLife Support Technician

Department : Husbandry

Reports To : Vice President of Biological Programs

ROLE & LEVEL / GRADE : T2 / 3

Work Location : This role is primarily based at Frost Science but requires scheduled rotations at BEC holding facility

SUMMARY :

The LSS Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large scale LSS systems within the Frost Science Museum complex. This staff person also assists the Aquarist Team as needed with respect to modifications / additions regarding the small scale, self-standing LSS packages and LSS systems at Batchelor Environmental Center. The LSS Technician works collaboratively throughout the Museum in a creative environment and contributes to the efficient operation of the department. This position works a schedule set by the supervisor and may encompass non-traditional days and hours and may be asked to report to work for life support or animal care emergencies.

This position is assigned to both BEC holding facility and Frost Science facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Follow all policies and procedures of Frost Science Museum, and Biological Programs.
• Adhere to all federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Perform regular mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Supervised operation of all LSS.
• Conduct rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, ozone generators, chillers, boilers, and other related LSS equipment.
• Water testing using correct lab practices and procedures (as needed).
• Supervised addition of chemicals to LSS.
• Maintain communication with Supervisors and other disciplines within the Life Support Team and Animal Husbandry Department.
• Use computers for communication, LSS monitoring / operation, reference, and reports / logs.
• Use of radio based communication equipment.
• Keep records and inventory.
• Assist (if needed) in animal medical procedures.
• Assist (if needed) in animal moves and transport operations.
• Perform back of house educational lectures and conduct tours of LSS spaces as assigned.
• Participate in the inter- and intra-departmental cross training program.
• Cleans back-up areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming water and pest control.
• Participates in system design and fabrication in keeping with animal behavior and biological needs.
• Participates in and presents at workshops, seminars, lectures, member programs and tours.
• Responds life-support and animal related emergencies, at times after hours.
• Provides back-up support to other departments as needed.
• Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Ensures that goals for an excellent visitor experience are met and maintained.
• Coordinates daily activities though effective communication with staff and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned or required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, along with climbing and reaching with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move from to 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to work in high and low / places.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those as employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed both indoors and in outdoor settings. Outdoor work subject to temperatures up to 100 degrees, rain, humidity and sun. Pump room environment has high noise level (PPE Provided).

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS :