Anyone need a job?

This was in the paper this morning.

 

Help Wanted:
Aquarium Maintenance Specialist
This is a great job for anyone who enjoys working with aquariums, their inhabitants and their owners (our customers).


Overview:
We are currently taking applications for the position of Aquarium Maintenance Specialist to serve the Des Moines, IA Market. This position consists of a combination of aquarium maintenance responsibilities as well as other tasks to be performed as assigned.

Primary Job Duties Include:
Cleaning of aquariums in both residential and commercial settings

Scuba diving into large aquariums and performing maintenance and cleaning while underwater

Identifying and treating fish disease

Applying preventive measures to deter fish disease

Installation, maintenance and repair of aquariums and aquarium components (lights, skimmers, pumps etc)

Delivery of fish and fish products

Feeding fish and monitoring fish health

Moving aquariums

Visiting potential clients, explain maintenance program and gather information needed for creating an estimate

Recording daily activities, including detailed time logs and product delivery

Minimal Job Requirements:
Professional or personal experience with aquarium maintenance

Ability to perform the 'Primary Job Duties' listed above with minimal training requirements

Knowledge of aquarium systems (salt water, fresh water and reef tanks) and their components

Knowledge of aquarium environments and their chemical and biological structures

Scuba diving certification (If not certified at time of hire, Reef Tectonics will reimburse for certification upon successful completion of certification requirements)

Strong interest in fish and aquatic environments

Must be responsible and able to work independently

Must demonstrate good oral communication and customer service skills

Must enjoy working with people, be self motivated and organized.

Good driving record-(subject to approval by Reef Tectonics Insurance Provider)

Employee must provide own transportation (see mileage reimbursement under benefits).

Employee must be able to lift a minimum of (80#)-(2) 5-gallon buckets of water simultaneously

Employee will be required to be on-call during non-scheduled work hours

Benefits:
Starting wage of $14.00 per hour

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle (currently 20 cents per mile for eligible miles) *

Other:
A condition of hire requires signing a non-compete/non-disclosure contract.

Applicant will be required to provide a copy of valid driver's license, current copy of driving record, current registration, and proof of insurance.**

*Eligible miles include those miles driven for the benefit of Reef Tectonics, Inc and does not include those miles which an employee would otherwise drive to commute to and from work each day. Mileage reimbursement rates are adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in fuel prices.

**It is strongly recommended that you obtain an endorsement on your auto insurance for use of your personal vehicle for work.

How to Apply:
Please print the application, fill it out, and then fax it to (206)-888-6181.

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Click Here for Background Check Authorization (PDF)

Hiring Process:
Suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange a phone interview.  All phone interviews will be reviewed with management and applicants will be selected for a second interview.  Once we feel like we have found the best candidate from the applicants, a background check, including criminal record, motor vehicle report and full reference check will be obtained.

Please contact Kimberly @ 402-432-9339 with any questions.

 

The add just gave a website for details, it is www.reeftectonics.com. They said on their website that they are going to open a position in Des Moines.