Dive Technician

Dive Technician

At Discovery Cove Orlando, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

• Perform required preventative maintenance, service and/or inspections on the following (not limited to): Buoyancy Control Devices, Regulator Sets, AGA/Guardian Full Face Masks, Submersible Pressure Gauges, Emergency Air Buoyancy Devices & Waist Packs, Umbilical Dive Hoses, Air Cylinders, Fill Stations, Diving Air Compressors
• Update and maintain all the preventative maintenance, service and inspections logs and records in accordance with SEA/OHSA standards and regulations.
• Maintain the highest standards of work area cleanliness at all times
• Become a resource of information for the Dive shop personnel and leadership
• Assist Leadership with maintaining the dive gear budget as required by the preventative maintenance schedule on all dive gear
• Maintain records and remain OSHA compliant
• Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal practices for toxic substances and hazardous waste in accordance with company policies
• Properly care for and maintain assigned dive gear
• Complete required tasks with limited supervision
• Show positive attitude working in a team environment
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations and needs
• Occasionally assist other locations and areas in the park as needed
• Must follow all SEA and Dive Locker policies
• Encourage and demonstrate confidentiality and professional communication internally and with all departments that interact with the Zoological department
• Assist Department with other duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be a current SEA Diver and current on all required Dive training
• Must have at least 1 year diving work experience
• Must have thorough knowledge of all types of self-contained and surface supplied underwater breathing equipment, including their advantages and limitations
• Must either have or be able to obtain the following required training: PSI Cylinder Inspection, ScubaPro/Aqualung dive gear, OTS Guardian Mask to be ren, Interspiro AGA Mask, SEA MK EABD, Spare Air, Pressure Gauge Comparison
• Must know the cause, symptoms, treatment of, and preventative measures for all types of diving accidents, as well as knowledge of divers' diseases and emergency remedial procedures.
• Must be able to swim and work in/around water
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift, push and pull 100 pounds
• Knowledge of dive related illnesses and SEA emergency response procedures
• Must be available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts
• Must demonstrate a passion for dive safety
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in troubleshooting and repairing frequently used equipment but not limited to the following: Hull scrubbers, Pressure washers, Hydraulic and Pneumatic tools, Plugs and Patches, Underwater pneumatic and hydraulic power tools

The perks of the position:

• Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan
• AttractionShare Program: Enjoy complimentary and discounted admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island, and other participating premier Florida attractions for you and up to three guests through our reciprocal AttractionShare benefit.

EEO Employer: SEA WORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY, OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.