About this role
Temporary Temp- Animal Care Diver (MEEC) in healthcare at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida. Apply directly through the link below.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Office
- Employment
- Temporary
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Core stack
- Innovation
- Compliance
Quick answers
What are the qualifications?
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
What skills are required?
Innovation, Compliance.
Nova Southeastern University is hiring for this role. Visit career page
Fort Lauderdale, United States
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary Purpose:
Conduct routine dives in the turtle pool for cleaning purposes (20 hours per week) to reduce algae growth and support habitat maintenance.
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $14.00
Pay Basis: Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding? No
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist with maintaining water quality and appearance of the pool to ensure the health
and well-being of resident turtles at the MEEC.
• Perform scientific dives as needed, to manage and reduce algae growth in the pool.
• Support pool cleaning efforts using air tanks and basic equipment provided by the facility.
• Monitor and report on conditions affecting water quality and algae development.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures while diving and handling equipment.
Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. SCUBA certification.
2. Must obtain within four (4) weeks of hire an AAUS certification
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree
Major (if required: Biology or related science
Required Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Is this a safety sensitive position?
Background Screening Required?
Pre-Employment Conditions:
Experience working with animals
Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.