Aquatics Technician

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North Carolina Zoo

Aquatics Technician

The North Carolina Zoo is looking for a dynamic, team and detail-oriented individual to join the Aquatics Team. This team is responsible for monitoring the water quality of animal areas and maintaining existing life support equipment. This individual will work closely with most animal sections in order to maintain optimal aquatic life support systems.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor, test, and document all key water quality parameters to ensure optimal aquatic conditions.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain life support equipment including pumps, filtration systems, skimmers, UV/ozone units, and chillers.
• Perform routine system upkeep such as water changes, cleanings, and scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and respond promptly to water quality or system issues.
• Support system installations, upgrades, and modifications while collaborating closely with aquarists and animal care teams.
• Follow all safety, biosecurity, and environmental regulations while maintaining clean, safe workspaces and participating in emergency/on call rotations.

Position / Physical Requirement:

• Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned provider.
• This Position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.
• Regular work schedule: 7:30am - 4:30pm, rotating work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work split weekends, holidays and after regular work shifts.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Employee must complete Entry Permit Confined Space training within 6 months of hire.
• Perform work in confined spaces such as filter pits, vaults, sumps, tanks, and mechanical rooms in accordance with safety protocols
• Follow confined space entry procedures, including atmospheric testing, lockout/tagout, use of PPE, and coordination with safety attendants
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., have good physical agility, strength, vision, and hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with zoo staff and the public.
• SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*

A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

• Payout contingent on funding availability*

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

Experience Required

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Applicant must have the ability to troubleshoot complex water treatment and filtration systems. Experience with advanced water chemistry analysis techniques. Possess an understanding of aquarium water chillers, heat exchangers, UV and ozone systems, reverse osmosis, fractionators, plumbing applications, pumps, motors and filtration equipment. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualification May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F

Perks

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

Salary

Recruitment Range: $33,272 - $52,000

How to Apply

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Closing date: July 9, 2026

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North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC 27205

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