Dive Technician

Job overview

The Dive Technician role is onsite in Draper, UT. Compensation starts at $22 per hour. The position supports the Living Planet Aquarium’s dive program and its mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s ecosystems. The technician maintains dive equipment and support spaces and assists with aquarium dive operations both underwater and topside. The role helps ensure equipment readiness, accurate operational records, diver training, and safety during diving activities.

What you'll do

• Maintain dive equipment and dive-support spaces
• support in-water and topside aquarium dive operations
• assist the Dive Program Manager with staff and volunteer diver training and recertification
• maintain records of operations, training, certifications, and equipment maintenance
• serve as a Designated Person in Charge during aquarium dive operations
• and assist with diving-related projects. Regular underwater diving is a core responsibility. Early, late, or weekend shifts may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dive technician

draper ut

the living planet aquarium

aquarium diving

dive equipment maintenance

surface-supply diving

rescue diver

first aid

cpr

aed

underwater operations

starting at $22/hour

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance
• optional FSA/HSA
• paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• paid bereavement and new-child leave
• disability coverage
• onsite childcare
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• employee assistance program
• free aquarium membership
• and discounts on tickets, retail, café purchases, animal encounters, pet insurance, footwear, entertainment, travel, and retail.

Why this role

Requires at least one year of technical diving experience in an aquarium setting, including surface-supply diving and full-face mask use, and Rescue Diver certification. Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration certifications are required. Travel is listed as required in the job details.

About the employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.