Pond Maintenance Specialist - Cape Cod

Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association; Barnstable County (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay starting at $25/hr

Seasonal employment with varied hours

Job summary

Preston Ponds is hiring for Koi Pond Maintenance, offering outdoor work in a scenic setting with seasonally varied hours. You will help clean and maintain customers’ water garden features, communicate daily updates to customers, and support field operations.

A high school diploma or equivalent and a MA driver’s license are required. Enjoy a hands-on role in our pond maintenance team, with opportunities to learn new skills while working with a friendly crew in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid MA driver's license.
• Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly and work in all kinds of weather.
• Basic knowledge of plants and pond maintenance is desirable.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining customers’ water garden features as directed by supervisor.
• Daily customer service correspondence including ETA and summary of daily jobsite visit.
• Work in extreme weather conditions and varied hours due to seasonality of business.
• Oversee van readiness and ensure equipment and supplies are stocked; keep phone charged and functional.
• Maintain company standards at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Physical stamina

Plant knowledge

Pond maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Leaf blower

Power washer

Wet/dry vac

Rakes

Drainage pump hoses

Job description

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Salary Range

Based on experience

Job Type

Part Time

Work Location

Various job sites 17-1 Atlantic Ave. South Dennis, MA, United States, 02660

Physical and Mental Requirements

Work performed primarily in an outdoor setting, moderate noise; climb or balance, stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell up to 1/3 rd of the time; walk or
use hands up to 2/3 rd of the time; and stand, talk or listen/hear more than 2/3 rd of the time;
frequently lift up to 50lbs., at times up to 100 lbs. Equipment used includes, hand tools, leaf
blower, power washer, wet and dry vac, rakes, drainage pump/hoses.

Education and Experience

A candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid MA driver’s license.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Candidates must have the ability and endurance to lift heavy objects repeatedly and be able to
work in all kinds of weather. A basic knowledge of plants and pond maintenance is desirable.
Good interpersonal skills and a good ability to work with the public are required.

Description

Preston Ponds is now hiring for Koi Pond Maintenance with immediate openings. Enjoy working in an outdoor setting, surrounded by nature, while learning new skills and knowledge pertaining to customers' unique water features. The candidate should have good interpersonal skills and work well with others. The candidate will be required to be physically capable of moving in or around Koi ponds and will be required to work in wet weather conditions with provided gear. A valid MA driver's license and high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining customers’ unique water garden features as
directed by supervisor.
Responsible for daily customer service correspondence including communicating daily
eta, and summary of daily jobsite visit.
Be able to work in extreme weather conditions and varied hours due to seasonality of
business.
Oversees van’s readiness and that equipment and supplies are stocked as well as
maintain that phone is charged and functional
Works in a manner which respects customers’ property and Company equipment.
Follows direction and is flexible due to the unique nature of each individual job and
jobsite
Maintains Company standards at all times.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Pay starting at $25/hr

Seasonal Employment with Varied Hours

Company

Preston Ponds is family owned and operated with over 40 years experience in the pond industry. Preston Ponds offers spring openings, clean outs professional cleaning services, in-season pond maintenance, and winterizing of ornamental ponds.

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