LSS/Water Quality Tecnician

North Carolina Zoo

LSS/Water Quality Tecnician

Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! The North Carolina Zoo is seeking to hire a dynamic, team and detail - oriented individual to join the Aquatics Team. The Aquatics 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:

• Monitors quality of aquatic life support systems on a daily basis.

• Provides preventative maintenance and repairs for life support systems.

• Maintains working knowledge of water chiller systems, filtration systems, ozone systems, and water chemistry.

• Maintains safe and effective chemical laboratory activity.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Work schedule: rotating 7 days, 7:30am - 4:30pm

• Must be able to work a rotating schedule that involves working weekends, holidays and after regular work shifts.

• 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.

• Required to participate in the zoo\s occupational health program.

• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• 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 $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates.  See eligibility at

https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

Payout contingent on funding availability

Experience Required

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 Requirements: 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.

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: Ability to troubleshoot complex water treatment, filtration systems, and related aquatic life‑support equipment. Experience with advanced water chemistry analysis and proven knowledge of industry‑standard techniques. Understanding of aquarium systems including chillers, heat exchangers, UV and ozone units, reverse osmosis, fractionators, pumps, motors, and plumbing applications. Demonstrated laboratory experience and background as a Water Quality Technician, including sampling, testing, data interpretation, and parameter troubleshooting. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office for data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Perks

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

Salary

Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $56,660

How to Apply

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.

• 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: Nov 16, 2026

Please apply here: Life Support System / Water Quality Technician

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, NC 27205

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