Pond & Water Feature Technician — Outdoors, Full-Time

Aqua Landscapes Inc.; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua Landscapes Inc. is hiring a Pond Technician/Water Feature Specialist to join our Chicagoland team.

This full-time, year-round role involves outdoor work maintaining and building ponds and water features, training provided, and opportunities for career growth. Based in Carol Stream, IL with projects across Chicagoland, you will work with hands-on tools, install plants, troubleshoot equipment, and deliver quality service.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Detail-oriented and committed to quality workmanship.
• Able to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Physically capable of lifting 50–100 lbs. repeatedly.
• Has a valid U.S. driver’s license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain ponds, streams, waterfalls, and other water features.
• Drain and safely store pond water using pumps and tanks.
• Net, handle, and reacclimate fish as needed.
• Remove debris and pressure-wash rocks and gravel.
• Inspect pumps, filtration systems, plumbing, and equipment.
• Perform routine pond maintenance and repairs.
• Build and renovate ponds, streams, and water features.
• Install plants and landscaping around water features.
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems and identify solutions.
• Provide professional, friendly service to customers.

Skills

Reliable

Outdoor work

Detail-oriented

Team player

Mechanically inclined

Driver's license

Job description

Aqua Landscapes Inc. is hiring a Pond Technician/Water Feature Specialist to join our Chicagoland team.

This full-time, year-round role involves outdoor work maintaining and building ponds and water features, training provided, and opportunities for career growth. Based in Carol Stream, IL with projects across Chicagoland, you will work with hands-on tools, install plants, troubleshoot equipment, and deliver quality service.