Shakopee Aquatic Assistant

PLM Lake & Land Management Corp.; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PLM Lake & Land Management Corp. is hiring seasonal Aquatic Assistants to support field crews and shoreline operations during the summer. Work involves assisting technicians, loading equipment, and helping with warehouse tasks outdoors on Michigan lakes and ponds.

This opportunity is ideal for high school or college students seeking a hands-on, outdoor summer job with on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable walking long distances on uneven terrain.
• Able to follow directions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquatic technicians with daily field work.
• Post shoreline treatment notifications.
• Load and unload work vehicles.
• Help maintain equipment and warehouse.
• Support occasional warehouse or office projects.

Skills

Outdoor work

Team player

Physical fitness

Willing to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Outdoor summer work assisting lake and pond management, supporting field crews, equipment, and shoreline operations.

Seasonal

Love being outdoors? Want a summer job that isn’t stuck inside? PLM is hiring seasonal Aquatic Assistants to work alongside experienced technicians managing Michigan's lakes and ponds. This is a great fit for high school or college students' home for the summer or anyone who enjoys hands-on, outdoor work.

Why students like this job

• Competitive pay
• Work outdoors on Michigan lakes
• Paid on-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement & certifications (testing fees paid)

What you’ll do

• Assist aquatic technicians with daily field work
• Post shoreline treatment notifications
• Load and unload work vehicles
• Help maintain equipment and warehouse
• Support occasional warehouse or office projects

What we’re looking for

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable walking long distances on uneven terrain
• Able to follow directions and work as part of a team (Boat or truck experience is a plus, but not required)

Locations

We have open positions in:

• Brainerd, Minnesota

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