Employment Opportunities

2020 AQUATIC MANAGEMENT SUMMER POSITION

Job Description: Assist established aquatic management company in daily activities including: water chemistry, aquatic plant identification and data collection, interpretation of data, herbicide / algaecide application, installation of pond management equipment, and general maintenance duties.

A qualified applicant will gain useful natural resource career experience in the areas of:

• Algae and aquatic plant identification and growth characteristics
• Water chemistry of lake and pond systems
• DNR permitting and collaborative work
• Aquatic management techniques including aeration, beneficial microbes, herbicides, dyes, liners, fountains, etc.
• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) and nuisance species identification and control
• GPS and GIS systems and their use in lake and pond management planning
• Boat, small engine, and specialty tool handling, maintenance and repair
• Customer relations and customer-focused service work

Ideal applicants should be self-motivated and able to work as a team as well as without supervision or constant direction. Boat handling skills are a plus. A valid driver’s license and DNR boater’s safety is required where applicable. This position requires full-time weekdays with weekends and holidays off.

SALARY: This is a PAID position for the summer season and begins immediately following the spring semester with an end date on or about August 31^st. There is the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

This position is in high demand, early interviews are strongly recommended.

Positions are available for each location. Send resume and / or cover letter to: