Groundskeeper jobs in Iowa

Job Title: Pond Maintenance Technician

• Purpose: Maintain outdoor ponds and water features on a scheduled basis. Install new pond and other water features.
• Work individually and with a team
• Location: Omaha, Nebraska with daily travel to residences and businesses in the Omaha metro area
• Managers : Chris Lewis & Marc Lile
• Requirements: Minimum 2 years previous experience OR certification in aquaculture, aquatic biology or similar preferred
• At minimum all applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must be able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. Applicants must be able to stoop, stand, crouch, balance and exhibit manual dexterity and dynamic strength with a high degree of mastery.
• Previous knowledge of water chemistry, pond installations and maintenance, including but not limited to pumps, filters, liners, fountains , algaecides, etc. preferred
• Knowledge of aquatic life including fish and aquatic plants preferred.
• Knowledge of pond engineering a design
• An ability to problem solve for solutions for pond installations and maintenance.
• Other necessary skills and work styles include but are not limited to the following: active listening, critical thinking, dependability, attention to detail, cooperation, spatial recognition, time management, and self-control
• All applicants must participate in snow and ince control for residential and commercial properties in the winter
• Tasks:
• Trouble shoot issues relating to leaks, power, pumps, filters, aquatic life
• Weed, install, and fertilize aquatic plants. Net out debris in pond water. Clean debris, leaves, trash from pumps, intakes. Net out/treat algae infections in pond water.
• Install new pond and water features according to design metrics. Manipulate various soil compositions to create strong foundations for these ponds and water features.
• Install various pumps and plumbing specific to each water feature or pond
• Utilize water chemistry tests and treat any issues effectively and efficiently
• Work alongside landscape technicians and hardscape technicians to enhance the total overall design for clients
• Apply knowledge of design principles to reinforce resilience (i.e., knowledge of proper design for drainage)
• Benefits
• Paid continuing education courses / seminars / certifications incentive raises based on results
• Family discount for services and materials
• Company outings
• Family-oriented environment
• PTO after one year, and increases 3 days each year of tenure
• $1,000 Hiring bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• pond maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crescent, IA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crescent, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person