F26_Student Aquaria Technician_Biology

Job description

Job Title: Aquarium Student Technician Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt): Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 Department Name: Biology: Unit Number (5 digits): 11120: Length of Position: See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor: Stockroom Manager: Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour: Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Students use safe handling methods work to maintain clean habitats for fish. Transferable Skills: ⚫ Essential Work skills ⚫ Organization/Planning Duties and Responsibilities: ⚫ Routinely change water and feed fish ⚫ Check and change filters as needed ⚫ Monitor water chemistry – adjust as needed ⚫ Report changes/concerns to supervisor ⚫ Maintain weekly log of water chemistry ⚫ Monitor health of reef creatures Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills): ⚫ Experience maintaining aquaria ⚫ Dependable and punctual ⚫ Able to work with limited supervision ⚫ Attention to detail Physical and Environmental Factors: This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., operating...