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.

Diver

Position Summary

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Animal care

EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

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Diver

Position Summary

Be Part of our community

Apply today

Animal care

EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Benefits

STAY CONNECTED TO OUR OCEAN.​

PLAN A VISIT

animals & exhibits

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Conservation & Community

About

TRAVEL PARTNERS

STAY CONNECTED TO OUR OCEAN.