Sea Life Park Hawaii - Apprentice Aquarist

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country’s largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America’s Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world’s first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.

Full-time position involving marine animal care and husbandry, exhibit maintenance, animal husbandry, exhibit construction, water testing, participation in interactive programs, aviary and Touch Pool Educational Exhibit. Flexible availability to include weekends and holidays.

We Are Currently Looking For a

Sea Life Park Hawaii - Apprentice Aquarist

Roles & Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

• Prepare animal feed, supplements and medicines in prescribed portions.
• Feed animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Examine animals to detect illness, injury and/or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain/loss as well as abnormal behavior.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals as directed by supervisor.
• Fill out reports regarding animal behavior, dietary logs, maintenance logs, treatments etc.
• Carry out animal training as directed by supervisor.
• Perform work dives for habitat maintenance and animal training.
• Complete daily exhibit/habitat maintenance.
• Do facility laundry, clean, organize, maintain and disinfect animal habitats, equipment and work areas. Proper use of chemicals utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
• Conduct educational talks for guests, provide accurate information and address guest questions in a friendly, professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
• Welcome, instruct and deliver a positive experience for guests participating in inter-active programs.
• Ensure guest and customer safety at all times.
• Serve as instructor for classes and presentations.
  
  

Working Conditions: Indoors/outdoors, in/under water, during a variety of conditions. Ability to lift 30 lbs., majority of time spent walking, standing. Physical labor required.

Education / Experience

Qualification Requirements: 1-2 years of demonstrated experience with marine animal care, life support systems. A college degree in Biology, Zoology, or Marine Biology may substitute for experience. Must be SCUBA open water certified and be able to pass a dive test, have CPR and First Aid Certification.

Team Member Benefits

Why Palace Entertainment?

We truly believe that where you work matters and, as a theme park company, we like to think we know a thing or two about what makes people happy.

Palace Perks And Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness package
• 401k Savings and Investment plan
• Free admission to Palace Parks in the continental US
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase with your tenure with the company
  
  

When you join Palace Entertainment, you do more than simply advance your career. You become part of the Palace family, a group of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and deliver results.

If you’re ready to join our amazing team, please apply by clicking on the link above. You may also visit our website at www.palaceentertainment.com --> Job Opportunities to see if you’re a fit for our other open positions.

Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!