Aquatic Specialist

Princeton Hydro is seeking a full-time Aquatic Specialist to perform pond and lake management services in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York regional area. Additional travel may be necessary on occasion. This position will be primarily based in our Ringoes, New Jersey office. The ideal candidate will possess practical work experience in construction, landscaping or general labor industry. 

Qualified candidates will also be willing to embrace our firm’s basic core values: integrity, creativity, endeavoring to be the best, fostering human potential, a positive working atmosphere, quality, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply aquatic and upland pesticides (algaecides/herbicides), and other non-pesticide products (training and licensing will be provided if not already licensed)

Assist in managing algae and aquatic vegetation in ponds, lakes, and other water bodies with appropriate training provided

Inspect, install, and maintain water fountains and aeration systems with appropriate training provided

Conduct pond and lake assessments.

Clean, service, and maintain boats, trailers, equipment, machinery, and facilities

Perform a variety of field activities in aquatic and upland environments

Operate boats and amphibious equipment with appropriate training provided

Required Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to work with pesticides

Comfortable driving trucks and towing boats or trailers

Ability to learn quickly and retain new skills

Strong swimming ability

Commitment to safety in all work activities

Effective communication skills with team members and clients

Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds

Capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Strong problem-solving skills and initiative

Willingness to travel and occasionally stay overnight at job sites

Organized with the ability to maintain a clean and orderly work environment

Experience using hand and power tools

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

Licensed pesticide applicator or operator.

Licensed boat operator

Experience troubleshooting basic electrical systems

Experience operating, troubleshooting, and repairing small engines

If you don’t meet every qualification listed above but believe you would be a great fit at Princeton Hydro, we strongly encourage you to apply.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;

401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 5% company match;

Paid vacation and personal time off;

Paid parental leave;

Fully paid office closure during the last week of December, giving employees time to reset before the New Year.

Princeton Hydro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Princeton Hydro will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Equal Opportunity is Law 

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision 

For questions, please contact Samara McAuliffe: [email protected]