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About the Role
The LSS Trainee is an entry-level position responsible for the oversight, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and water filtration equipment for animal exhibits at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. This role contributes to the efficient operation of the department and aquarium in a creative environment. The position requires flexibility in work hours, including potential on-site work after hours during emergencies, as the aquarium operates 365 days a year.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance under direction.
- Participate in the operation and maintenance of LSS systems and associated equipment.
- Participate in exhibit and facility planning, research, and design.
- Conduct rounds to inspect pumps, motors, ozone generators, chillers, boilers, and other LSS equipment.
- Maintain communication with management and other departments.
- Use computers for communication, LSS monitoring, reference, and reports/logs.
- Use radio-based communication equipment.
- Keep records and maintain inventory.
- Assist in animal moves and transport operations if needed.
- Clean back-up areas including scrubbing, mopping, vacuuming, water/dust, and painting.
- Participate in system design and fabrication to accommodate animal behavior and biological needs.
- Respond to life support and animal-related emergencies at all times.
- Provide back-up support to other departments as needed.
- Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure goals for an excellent visitor experience are met and maintained.
- Attend and participate in associated conferences and certification programs.
- Work around water, salt, power tools, hazardous chemicals, and potentially dangerous animals.
Requirements
- Must have effective communication skills.
- Must possess strong independent and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to carry 50 lbs. and perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks.
- Ability to work a flexible shift to cover and on occasion flex schedule to meet other night time activities.
- Must be willing to work around water, salt, power tools, hazardous chemicals, and potentially dangerous animals.
Skills
- Hand and power tools knowledge is an asset.
- Experience in the safe and proper operation and maintenance of biological, mechanical, and chemical aquatic/animal life support water filtration systems.
- Ability to stay calm to trouble shoot problems in a high-stress situation.
- Skilled in LSS Plumbing (PVC).
- Skilled in Minor Electrical.
Location
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Entry level
Salary/Compensations
- $48,360.00/annually
About the Company
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups.
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology tools (including ADP Workforce Now) to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position.
Equal Opportunity
- We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization.
- Ripley's Aquarium of Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process.