Aquarium & Aviary Service Representative

About the role

Want to work for an exciting company with an incredible and never ending appetite for growth? We are a rapidly growing aquarium and aviary service company. Our customers look to us to create a very serene and engaging environment for their residents/customers to enjoy. This particular role will primarily be servicing of aquariums and aviaries in nursing homes and assisted livings facilities.

This is an entry level position that requires basic knowledge of hand tools and assembly. Heavy lifting, bending, and many physical demands are involved in the position. This is a part-time position. Work is typically done during business hours of 8am to 7pm but is flexible. Hours will vary from month to month but will average around 8-15 hours a month. Hours will vary depending upon what is due for service.

Travel in a 100 mile radius of Alexandria, VA will be required. Current furthest accounts are Fredrick and Easton, MD. Cities will include: Fredrick, MD, Easton, MD, Springfield, VA, Ashburn, VA, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Lake Ridge, VA, Warrenton, VA, Woodbridge, VA. Due to work being performed in long term care homes, masking/goggles may be required. Storing 50# bags of bedding and seed along with 4-5 27 gallon totes of supplies will be required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Well organized and possess excellent time management skills
• Professional appearance with excellent communication skills
• Effectively communicate company products and services
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Inner drive and desire to exceed goals
• Respond to calls, emails, faxes to take care of customer needs
• Able to make an efficient work schedule
• Manage service cycle for customer base

Requirements

• Experience in fish keeping and or bird keeping preferred
• Great attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to continually adjust priorities to match the business need
• Strong work ethic along with being on time and maintaining good attendance
• Ability to successfully communicate and contribute in a team oriented environment
• Must have the ability to comprehend and follow instructions and to read and write in English
• Preference given to candidates with mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule and job responsibilities
• Able to travel in your service area radius
• Heavy lifting and maneuvering is required
• High School education is preferred
• Driver’s License required

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms

Pay and Schedule

Pay: $25.00 per hour. Expected hours: 8-15 hours per month. Will vary some from week to week. Shift: Day shift. Mileage reimbursement is paid while driving. Hourly Wage is not paid during driving.