Pond Maintenance Tech
About Us
We are a small, ecologically-minded landscape firm which offers a complete landscape design-and-build experience, from start to finish. Our specialties include native gardens, natural stonework and carpentry, eco-ponds, and natural swimming pools. We seek to create long-lasting relationships with our clients and are especially interested in finding employees who enjoy working together as a team and want to develop a long-term stake with Ferncreek.
We are currently looking for someone who is passionate about ponds and serious about a long-term commitment in joining our service team.
This position will start as part time and grow into full time if applicant is interested.
Job Description and Responsibilities
Work semi-independently (tools, expertise, training, and ongoing guidance will be provided as needed) to maintain the quality of swimming ponds, fish ponds, eco ponds, and natural swimming pools throughout the area.
Typical Tasks Include
o Manual removal of weeds and algae
o Cleaning of filters and maintaining pumps
o Addition of natural algae control products such as bacteria, enzymes, barley straw pellets, and hydrogen peroxide. We do NOT employ toxic materials, pesticides, or herbicides.
o Addition of aquatic plants in and around the pond
o Delivery and installation of fish
With Additional Training, tasks may include
o Delivery and installation of aeration systems
o Detailed evaluation of existing pond conditions and writing of a detailed report outlining treatment suggestions and options.
o Client meetings and writing estimates for pond construction and improvement
You will be working independently, but also have access to guidance from the company owner and pond team members, so expertise in all aspects of the job is not an absolute requirement. We have a varied project agenda, and this should be considered an opportunity to expand your working knowledge of ponds and acquire additional skills.
Qualifications
A strong interest in, and passion for ponds (construction, maintenance, ecology), and nature.
Enjoy working in and around water
Able to work a physically demanding job
A degree in horticulture, aquatic biology, or landscape management is highly desirable but not an absolute requirement.
Clean driver’s license, reliable vehicle and smart phone a must.
Compensation
$25 TO $30/hr to start DOE, with room for growth
$500 - 1000 end-of-year bonus (depends on hours worked)
To Apply
Please complete the application form on our website by clicking on the link here. https://www.cognitoforms.com/ferncreekdesignbuild/employmentapplication
We will get back to you shortly. If it looks like we might be a good fit we will set up an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!