Senior Aquatics Specialist

About the role

At Petco, we're dedicated to helping pets live their best lives. We believe in fostering the fun of pet parenthood and ensuring that pets and their families thrive. Our core values guide us as we strive to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aquatic life in the Petco is cared for appropriately by adhering to operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Complete aquatic maintenance, assess and address aquatic life health and conditions, and create Companion Animal Incident Reports as needed.
• Maintain a high level of expertise through training programs and educate other PCC partners in aquatic care and maintenance.
• Effectively place aquatic life orders and special-order requests to maximize sales and inventory.
• Support guests and other PCC partners regarding all aquatic education and care.
• Participate in aquatic life physical inventory counts and collaborate with the CAL to analyze department inventory management data and recommend improvements.
• Stock, price, and display aquatic life and merchandise to create a great presentation for guests, including performing routine housekeeping tasks like aquarium system maintenance and sweeping/mopping floors.
• Accurately complete required digital paperwork in a timely manner within the aquatic department.
• Perform additional duties and projects as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 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, keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of all assigned Petco Animal Care training programs.

Skills

• Mathematics and basic accounting relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Join a supportive and collaborative culture where you can engage in your career and contribute to a safe environment. Petco offers a competitive salary range of $17.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on location and qualifications. Learn more about our total rewards package, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO at https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.

Pay

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.00 Start Rate: $17.00

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits.