Water Sciences Dive Technician

Job ID 10106820 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 09, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Are you a commercial diver interested in helping to maintain animal habitats while working for the Walt Disney Company? As a Water Sciences Dive Technician, you will take part in the nightly commercial diving operation of Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park's animal pools. You will ensure adherence to strict water quality guidelines which is the basis of our Aquatic Animal Health Program. In this role, you will be working overnight hours.

In this Full-Time, hourly role, you will report to the Dive Manager.

What You Will Do

Provide topside support for all dive teams by setting up dive stations
Perform dive equipment testing of Dive Rigs, Deck whips, and other equipment
Maintain equipment inventory and the Log Book on dive equipment and non-diving equipment
Set up dive stations, desludging pumps, and hoses
Dive, perform tending, and act as the Dive Station Operator, Standby Diver and DPIC
Nightly diving and pool cleaning
Work 3rd shift, overnight hours

Required Qualifications & Skills

Commercial Diving Certification
A valid U.S. Driver's License
Previous facilitation and presentation experience
Comfort working underwater for long periods of time
Desire to implement best practices, with focus on streamlined procedures and standardization where applicable
Talent for developing partnerships and work with all team members in the organization
Pass Disney's annual dive physical
Comfort with heavy lifting up to 50lbs
Previously performed at least 30 working dives on surface supplied air
Proficiency in basic computer functions to operate in a Windows environment and other technologies
Availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

ADCI Surface Supplied Diver Certification

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent 3 years of directly related experience
Completed a formal course of instruction at a recognized commercial diving school, military training, or equivalent consisting of at least 625 hours of instruction in surface supply diving
Must have a documented Log Book or equivalent

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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