Job Title: Aquarium Student Technician

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Stockroom Manager

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Students use safe handling methods work to maintain clean habitats for fish.

Transferable Skills: 

⚫ Essential Work skills

⚫ Organization/Planning

Duties and Responsibilities: 

⚫ Routinely change water and feed fish ⚫ Check and change filters as needed

⚫ Monitor water chemistry – adjust as needed ⚫ Report changes/concerns to supervisor

⚫ Maintain weekly log of water chemistry ⚫ Monitor health of reef creatures

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

⚫ Experience maintaining aquaria ⚫ Dependable and punctual

⚫ Able to work with limited supervision ⚫ Attention to detail

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors and rare exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, and chemicals to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.