aquarium tech. job

I am going in to an interview for an aquarium tech job. my job would be to take care of and setup other peoples tanks. I have experience within my own reef aquarium, i have even transported my tank several times. i feel that i have a good overall understanding of reef setups, but i dont know what a professional should expect of me. do any of you have this type of job, or own an aquarium company? and if so, what do i need to know to aquire this position?

 

my advice, watch deuce biggalo male giggalo 10x before your interview. ;D

if you know your stuff, show up with a professional attitude and appearance it should be an easy interview process for a really cool job.

good luck!

~Will.

 

Im gonna live through you on this one. Sounds like a dream job. Iv often thought of offering to set up and maintain a tank for local dive gear shops. Would be way too much fun. Good luck.

 

I take care of 5 tanks for someone, 2 freshwater and 3 saltwater. Salts are 375 gallon, 120 gallon, and a 215 gallon. Believe me its no dream job, sounds fun at first but a job is a job. There are days u dont wanna take care of yer own tank cause u are drowning in maintenance. lol good luck tho...every customer expects a different level of service. I dont think anyone can tell u how to be. If u have good work ethic and take pride in whatever u do u will be fine.

Dennis

 

I have thought about doing that...thought it would be an awesome part time job.

However, many people that I know and have talked that has worked in the industry and they all have said that it has ruined their love of the hobby! Many of the people that I have known though have been owners or managers.

 

Attention to detail!!! Just because a little spot of diatoms in the bottom corner of your tank doesn't bother you doesn't mean you can leave that spot in a clients tank!!

Work hard, know your stuff, esp when it comes to chemistry and disease, as many clients tanks can get out of whack. Be polite and offer upgrades appropriately. If they want SPS and they are using PCs tell them their lighting is decent for say soft corals but they would need stronger light for the SPS. Don't come off pompous and say, hey PCs are s*** you need something better.... Not going to fly as a salesman!!

Good luck!

 

I agree with what has been said, I have a part time side job for cleaning a freshwater tank, and it has become from being fun to just a job. If I had to do it all again, I probably wouldn't.
As far as interview goes, be professional, show that you know your stuff, and have fun

 

Great advice! Listen to this man, he knows his chit. A general rule of thumb is, do to them, as you would like done to you. And going the extra mile also goes a long way for your benefit. Luna

BTW, good luck with your interview, hope you get the job.

 

Excellent advice. Attention to detail...even water drips, etc. Some customers want shoes removed prior to entry, etc. Leave it better then you found it is the best rule of thumb when speaking about aquarium maintenance

Very very true I must say. Some of my past customers wanted to simply look at a cool tank while others really got into it and made purchases themselves. None where the same on any level.

It takes a lot of hard work and a major commitment depending on what level you get in at. I had 24h on call status so it truly sucked for me at times.

 

Good luck! Let us know if you get it and how it goes!