Fish Specialist

FISH & REPTILE SPECIALIST Our success starts with loveable, healthy, socialized pets. Our Fish & Reptile Specialists ensure our facilities provide the best environment for our pets’ safety and health. They’re also dedicated to matching the right pet (in this case fish and reptiles) with the right customer. If you have a passion for fish or animals, like to have fun, and would enjoy working for a great company that values the contributions of others, Petland is the place for you WHY PETLAND IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK: Petland is more than a job, it’s a pet loving community. We’re looking for people with an unwavering love for animals who want to build or advance their career in a fun and rewarding environment. Imagine coming to work every day knowing that you help create lasting connections between pets and their new families. Turn your pet passion into a fulfilling career at Petland Watch the Petland career video here: https://vimeo.com/951590665?share=copy POSITION DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensures all fish and fish habitats are cared for in a manner that best ensures pet health and customer safety.
• Maintains a high level of animal husbandry through proper opening, daily, and closing procedures by following checklists and procedures.
• Maintains a high level of customer service and sales in the Fish Department through the use of the Petland Mission, 5-Step Sale and 4-Basic Needs sheets.
• Maintains a high standard of appearance and professionalism.
• Ensures that fish health is monitored, and proper records are maintained.
• Maintains a high level of presentation by properly decorating and maintaining the tanks.
• Conducts regular fish inventories and maintains accurate related documentation.
• Purchases and prices fish as needed using internal tools and resources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. REQUIRED

SKILLS:
• Attention to Detail
• Motivated
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Selling Skills
• Customer Service REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
• Prefer six months to one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems experience a plus
• Sales or customer service experience required PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Standing – Continually required to stand
• Walking – Continually required to walk
• Sitting – Occasionally required to sit
• Travelling – Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl
- Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talking/Hearing
- Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Accuity
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying – Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 25lbs EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this

job description
restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petland’s Department of Human Resources.