Aquarist – Aquarium Maintenance Specialist

About the role

The Aquarist is responsible for maintaining the aquarium section, ensuring healthy aquatic livestock and providing expert advice to customers. This role combines hands‑on aquarium care with customer service in a retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain water quality by performing routine testing, water changes, and equipment cleaning.
• Monitor fish health, report illnesses, and manage quarantine and treatment procedures.
• Feed and care for freshwater and marine livestock according to schedule.
• Assist customers with product selection, aquarium setup advice, and troubleshooting.
• Perform on‑site and contractual aquarium maintenance, including emergency on‑call repairs.
• Handle receipt, inspection, acclimation, and stocking of new livestock and equipment.
• Keep the aquarium area clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Lead the team in the line manager’s absence and record all service activities.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in aquarium maintenance or the pet industry.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 kg and work on ladders.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, evenings and on‑call duties.
• Good spoken and written English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of freshwater and marine aquarium filtration and life‑support systems.
• Ability to test water quality, understand water chemistry and aquarium cycling.
• Familiarity with common aquatic diseases, quarantine procedures and basic treatments.
• Basic computer skills for record‑keeping and equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with hand tools and safe handling of aquarium chemicals.