Water Sciences Dive Technician
The Walt Disney Company, Florida, NY, United States
Water Sciences Dive Technician
Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States. Business: Walt Disney World Resort. Job posted: Apr. 22, 2026.
Job Summary
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, ensuring adherence to strict water quality guidelines within the Aquatic Animal Health Program. This full‑time, hourly role requires you to work overnight hours and 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 for dive 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.
Perform nightly diving and pool cleaning.
Work third 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 working with all team members in the organization.
Pass Disney's annual dive physical.
Comfort with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
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
Disney offers a rewards package that includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and other special extras. The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is $21.10 to $26.40 per hour. Base pay may vary based on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants 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 and create the best stories and remain relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States. Business: Walt Disney World Resort. Job posted: Apr. 22, 2026.
Job Summary
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, ensuring adherence to strict water quality guidelines within the Aquatic Animal Health Program. This full‑time, hourly role requires you to work overnight hours and 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 for dive 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.
Perform nightly diving and pool cleaning.
Work third 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 working with all team members in the organization.
Pass Disney's annual dive physical.
Comfort with heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
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
Disney offers a rewards package that includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and other special extras. The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, Florida is $21.10 to $26.40 per hour. Base pay may vary based on geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants 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 and create the best stories and remain relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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