Senior Aquatics Specialist

About the role

We’re proud to be where the pets go to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years. This includes everything from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care by adhering to all operational guidelines, policies, and procedures, completing all aquatic maintenance, assessing and addressing aquatic life health and conditions (e.g. medicate, water change, remove from sale, etc.), and creating 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 in order to maximize sales and inventory to meet customer’s needs.
• Act as 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 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 our guests to include performing routine housekeeping tasks such as aquarium system maintenance, sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, etc.
• Accurately completes required digital paperwork (e.g., water test results, receiving POs, etc.) in a timely manner within the aquatic department.
• Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for freshwater and marine aquatic life is required for this position.
• Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques.
• Applicants must demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.

Skills

• Proficiency in mathematics and basic accounting relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

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Pay

$16.05

Schedule

Full time