Senior Aquatics Specialist

About the role

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC) receives appropriate care by adhering to all operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete all aquatic maintenance, assess and address aquatic life health and conditions (e.g., medicate, water change, remove from sale, etc.), and create Companion Animal Incident Reports as needed.
• Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise and educate other PCC partners in aquatic care and maintenance.
• Effectively place aquatic life orders and special-order requests to maximize sales and inventory to meet customer needs.
• Act as the primary resource, utilizing our selling model to support guests and other PCC partners regarding all aquatic education and care.
• Participate in the completion of all aquatic life physical inventory counts.
• Collaborate with the Companion Animal Leader (CAL) to analyze department inventory management data, CAPI results, and recommend areas for improvement.
• Ensure aquatic life and merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for guests, including performing routine housekeeping tasks such as aquarium system maintenance, sweeping/mopping floors, and dusting.
• Accurately complete required digital paperwork (e.g., water test results, receiving POs, etc.) in a timely manner within the aquatic department.
• Perform additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.

Other Essential Duties

• Utilize Selling Behaviors: Identify and solve for guest needs both today and in the future using the Sales Model.
• Contribute to a Safe Environment: Maintain safety protocols through training programs to ensure the safety of partners, guests, and pets.
• Be a Part of a Collaborative Culture: Work as a great teammate to create a culture centered around the health and wellness needs of pets.
• Engage in Your Career: Participate in developmental programs to support continued growth and skill development.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for freshwater and marine aquatic life.
• High level of knowledge of aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques.
• Professional appearance and demeanor, with a genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills for interaction with the public, partners, leaders, and external veterinary partners.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Proficiency in mathematics and basic accounting relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, move merchandise (up to 50 pounds), and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Certification

Completing all assigned Petco Animal Care training programs is required in this role.

Pay

Start Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Benefits

For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, visit Petco Careers - Key Benefits.

About Petco

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from meals and toys to supplies and expert support. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood and are here for every tail wag, vet visit, and step of the journey. Petco is 29,000+ strong, nurturing the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love, supporting thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and helping find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Our core values capture the spirit of our work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people:

• Pet First – Protect & Empower: We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond: Our passion for pets brings us together, celebrating the journey of pet parenthood.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit: We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity to drive success as One Petco team.