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[[[Job Title: [[Animal Facilities Specialist [[[Department: [[Marine Operations Department [[[Division: [[Marine Mammal and Birds Division [[[Reports to: [[Marine Mammal Manager/Assistant Curator of Marine Mammals and Birds[[ FLSA Status: [[Exempt [[[Job Summary: [[The[[ Animal Facility Specialist (AFS) is a unique position for applicants of all skill levels! This position has the with opportunity to work independently and with many different teams throughout the mammals and bird areas. The primary goals and daily tasks of this position are to ensure that all animal facilities and critical animal care equipment are fully functional and maintained. AFS team members report to the[[ Assistant Curator of Marine Mammals and Birds but may also work under the guidance of area Managers or other special projects staff. This position works closely with the Animal Welfare Specialist in each area to safely perform routine facility maintenance as well as new project construction and may assist with animal care duties as needed. Hardworking candidates with solution-oriented attitudes will gain opportunities for specialized training and certifications, skill development, and/or growth into animal care or leadership roles. [[[Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions): [[[[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.]{brussels="" condensed",serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{#_Hlk66703024}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""} [[[Work independently or as a team to inspect and maintain animal enclosures. ]{arial="" nova="" cond",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-US"}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""} 1. This may include but is not limited to clearing sargassum and growth on fence lines using SCUBA and underwater high pressure scrubbing tools, power tools, climbing ladders and performing shade canopy maintenance, etc. Problem solve and work to find improved solutions to maintenance challenges in the ocean environment. Basic maintenance skills. Learn to assist AWS team with animal procedures as needed. Frequently perform physically demanding tasks in potentially hazardous or harsh environments above and below the water. Work in proximity with large wild animals and follow established protocols consistently. Assist with various cleaning and maintenance duties in the marine mammal and/or birds work areas. This includes handling chemicals for cleaning pool enclosures, assisting with filtration operations, and conducting water quality tests. Assists as needed with animal training sessions. Perform other duties that may require learning to use tools or other equipment as required. [[]{lang=""}]{calibri",sans-serif"=""}