Life Support Systems Technician I

Job overview

The Life Support Systems Technician I works onsite in Draper, UT, with compensation of $21 per hour. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides educational experiences and supports exploration and learning about Earth’s ecosystems. The technician maintains equipment and infrastructure for live-animal exhibits, monitors water systems, and responds to failures that could affect animal health or habitat integrity. The work helps sustain exhibit conditions and supports the aquarium’s animal-care and educational operations.

What you'll do

• Clean and maintain life-support equipment, supplies, and support spaces
• manage aquarium water supplies, including synthetic seawater production, disinfection, and testing
• operate life-support systems
• respond to failures affecting animal health or habitat integrity
• inspect equipment and records for issues
• maintain records
• support institutional standards and related projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

life support systems technician i

draper ut

the living planet aquarium

aquarium

water quality

animal exhibits

life support equipment

plumbing

water chemistry

$21/hour

travel required

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• optional FSA/HSA
• paid time off and 12 holidays
• paid bereavement and new-child leave
• short-term disability
• optional long-term disability
• onsite childcare
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• EAP
• aquarium membership
• discounts and other perks.

Why this role

Entry-level position. Requires an associate degree or equivalent relevant trade experience and at least six months of internship or paid experience operating, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and related equipment. A valid Utah driver’s license or ability to obtain one within six months is required. Travel is required.

About the employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.