Also called: LSS Technician
Runs the giant pumps, filters, and chemistry systems that keep aquarium water perfect.
Behind the scenes, LSS operators monitor millions of gallons of water, fix pumps, adjust ozone and salt, and respond to alarms that could threaten thousands of animals.
Based on water treatment operators data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Water treatment, HVAC, or mechanical training.
Ways in: 2-year college, Trade school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Water Treatment Technology, Mechanical Technology.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Automated controls tune water chemistry; fixing pumps and responding to failures at 2 a.m. stay hands-on.
Classes: Chemistry, Physics, HVAC or plumbing CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-8031.
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