Summer Aquaria Technician I - Biology
Job Description
Job Title: Aquarium 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
Pay Rate (Check One) x Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
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
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.