Life Support Technician
Collaborate with a passionate Zoo Crew in San Antonio
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the place you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of passionate people and like-minded conservationists, San Antonio Zoo is a place where you can collaborate with others securing a future for wildlife.
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
The Life Support Specialist is responsible for the daily monitoring of life support conditions and preventative maintenance of all water and filtration systems within the animal and public areas. You will also be responsible for maintaining the water quality throughout the Zoo.
As a Life Support Technician, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people in San Antonio. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Responsible for water quality throughout the Zoo; including testing, assessing test results, and treating with chemicals as needed.
- Maintenance of filtration pumps, ozone generators, inline heaters, gas-fired aquatic boilers, and equipment associated with life support and water treatment.
- Backwashing large exhibits and filters.
- Maintain potable water system in the best condition for water conservation.
- Monitor the Zoo’s well water system.
- Operate safely zoo vehicles including pick-up trucks, forklift, and bobcat.
- Maintain and inspect backflows.
- Assist with the design and building of new and/or revamped water features, life support systems, and other moving water displays.
- Maintain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification; re-certify when needed.
- Upholds all company policies as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures, Team Member Handbook, and Code of Business Conduct.
- Consistently exhibit an attitude of service inside and outside of the zoo, showing hospitality to all.
- Be fully committed to the mission of San Antonio Zoo to create awareness that inspires action to care for the wild world we steward and animals we protect.
Other Responsibilities:
- Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, the San Antonio Zoo recommends the following skills/qualifications:
- Able to understand, foresee, and apply necessary safety precautions applicable to the Zoo environment.
- Knowledge of various types of filtration systems, pumps, ozone generators, and boilers.
- Ability to work independently as well as maintain professional and efficient working relationships with other departments.
- Ability to use common tools and equipment of the trade.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- High School graduate or GED certificate.
- Able to obtain a backflow license and CPO certification (certified pool operator) within six months or employment.
- Six months of experience in the operation and maintenance repair of pumps, filters, and motors for aquatic life support systems.
- Experience with water quality testing.
- Two years of experience in plumbing work. High plumbing aptitude may be substituted for experience.
- This position requires a valid Class ‘C’ Texas Driver’s License or a valid driver’s license from another state with the ability to obtain a Class ‘C’ Texas Driver’s License within 45 days of becoming employed.
- Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening, and background check.
- Must be able to work in varying climates and weather conditions (rain, snow, hot, or cold).
- We enjoy year-round operation for all staff, must be available days, nights, weekends, and occasional after-hour assignments.
San Antonio Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. San Antonio Zoo will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
