Academic Year Aquaria Technician I - Biology

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.