Life Support Operator $21.00/HR

Life Support Operator

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is seeking an experienced and hardworking individual to join our Animal Care Team. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of aquatic animal exhibits and assisting with the operation and maintenance of the aquatic animal life support systems (LSS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Operation of life support systems with minimal supervision.
• Conduct rounds of all filtration areas to inspect pumps, motors, generators, chillers, boilers, and other LSS equipment.
• Collect and test water samples using appropriate lab practices and procedures.
• Assist with dive team during aquatic animal medical procedures, moves, transports operations, research projects, and care.
• Maintain and audit records of dives, equipment, and training of divers.
• Operate all equipment associated with pool maintenance including but not limited to hydraulic pool scrubbers and pool vacuum systems.
• Supervised addition of chemicals to life support systems as required.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance with supervision.
• Participate in the inter- and intra-departmental cross training program.
• Maintain communication with Supervisors and other disciplines within the Aquatic Sciences and Animal Care Departments.
• Follow all policies and procedures of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Animal Care, and the Aquatic Sciences Department.
• Adhere to all federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Manager of Facilities and Life Support 

Skills and Qualifications

• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Ability to perform mathematic equations using geometry and algebra.
• Duties and tasks may involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 75lbs. Position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, duck, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights with fall protection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications specifically Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors in extreme weather conditions including cold and heat.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate vehicles (including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, cars, trucks).
• Must be able to work with chemicals and follow MSDS.

If you are able to answer "YES" to all of the following questions, please continue the application process by clicking "Apply" 

1. Can you provide legal documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States? 
2. Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation? 
3. Within the last 90 days, can you state that you have not used illegal or social drugs (excluding marijuana), such as MDMA (Molly), cocaine and crystal methamphetamine? 
4. I am willing to agree that future text messages relating to Six Flags, Inc., including company news, job posting application status updates, and other information, may be sent on behalf of Six Flags, Inc. to the cell phone number I provide.