Diver - Maui Ocean Center

Park Hours
9 AM - 5 PM

Diver

October 30, 2025

JOB TITLE: DIVER

DEPARTMENT: Curatorial

DIRECT REPORT:  Curatorial Director

SALARY: Hourly

Position Summary

Maui Ocean Center is currently seeking a dedicated and detail orientated individual who will provide proper care of all animals with an enhanced focus on exhibit maintenance. Must be highly skilled and a certified scuba diver. Previous aquarium experience is preferred.

  • Inter and intra-department communication
  • Attends a daily curatorial meeting to report problems or concerns encountered in the tanks assigned to them and to receive task assignments

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Animal care

  • Checks the life support systems of aquariums and open ocean exhibit
  • Participates in the daily food preparations, feedings and logs observations.
  • Participates in dive link presentations that enhances learning and positive guest experience (dive link is a underwater communication between diver and guests)
  • Ocean projects
  • Knows the quantity and location of all animals

EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE

  • Participates in the maintenance and cleaning of tanks in the Living Reef daily
  • Checks the exhibits daily for cleanliness

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Will become knowledgeable on all life support systems in the aquarium
  • Filling air tanks for dives etc
  • Participate in tours and presentations including, but not limited to Dive Link, Behind the Scenes Tours, School and Private Tours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diver certification
  • Able to carry 50 pounds
  • Knowledge of the common/Hawaiian names of fishes and inverts
  • Pass a mandated dive physical annually
  • CPR, 1st Aid, & AED certification; and maintain current certification
  • 4 year degree in Marine Biology or equivalent job experience.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits

  • Unlimited daily aquarium access during normal business hours (employee, their children, spouse and immediate family members).
  • Paid time off – accumulated based on hours worked (PT and FT benefit)
  • Health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision.
  • Group Life Insurance and 401k retirement plan; eligibility requirements apply.
  • F&B and Retail discounts; some restrictions may apply.