Field Technician: Floating Fountains & Aeration

PrideStaff

Minneapolis, MN

Do you want to work outdoors for a great company that treats all their employees with respect? Do you enjoy working on a different job site each day and customer interaction? This is the job for you! Apply now.

Field Technician: Floating Fountains & Aeration

Great Company to work for:

Minnesota based, full-service provider of fountain, aeration, pump station and aquatic management services
Great pay and benefits
Year-round work

Field Technician Overview: The Floating Fountain & Aerator Field Technician installs, commissions, troubleshoots, and maintains surface aerators, decorative floating fountains, diffused aeration systems, control panels, and lighting on ponds, lakes, and stormwater basins. The role blends hands-on electrical/mechanical work, safe small-boat operations, and customer service to keep water features reliable, attractive, and compliant with safety and environmental goals. Typical brands include Kasco, Otterbine, and AquaMaster.

Field Technician Pay: $60K - $80K/year DOE (Minneapolis, MN)

Field Technician Shift: Monday - Friday days

Field Technician Key Requirements:

3+ years of field service of electrical, mechanical, pumping equipment installation and maintenance. Potable water wells, stormwater or sewage pumping systems, marine systems, irrigation, or related specialties; OEM pump station, fountain and aerator equipment experience is preferred.
Technical Skills: Read blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams; measure voltage/current; terminate conductors; set/two-pole test GFCI-protected circuits; facility with timers and controls such as variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Basic rigging, knot-tying, mooring/anchoring, and small-boat handling; trailer backing.
Mechanical aptitude and puzzle-solving skills.
Understanding of OSHA electrical safety, LOTO, “working over or near water” lifesaving provisions, and permit-required confined spaces
Valid driver’s license with clean MVR; ability and desire to obtain & maintain required (Minnesota) AIS Lake Service Provider (LSP) permit and other credentials.

Preferred Credentials

State Power Limited Technician license or Journeyman Electrician.
OEM service certifications.
Boating safety; CPR/First Aid; Confined Space Entry training.

Material Handler Key Responsibilities:

Assemble, float, moor/anchor, and level in-pond equipment; install nozzles, screens, and lighting kits. Verify correct rotation, spray pattern, and amperage draw.
Set and label control panels/timers, confirm GFCI protection where required, and document serials/cable lengths and cord splices per OEM guidance.
Install and position diffused aeration compressors, cabinets, airline, and diffuser assemblies; test airflow and pressure and verify electrical connections.
Perform routine servicing: seasonal pull/clean/reinstall; inspect zinc anodes, seals, bearings, screens, risers, floats, cable strain relief, nozzles, and lights; replace worn parts. ii) Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues (e.g., tripped GFCI, nuisance faults, motor overloads, impeller damage, water intrusion) following OEM O&M manuals. iii) Winterize systems including removals, tagging and storage (on-site or at our facility) and spring recommissioning.
Observe site conditions (depth, stratification signs, algae/odor, inflows) and recommend aeration settings, additional or different equipment and herbicide treatment options in support of mechanical methods to improve dissolved oxygen and circulation.
Installation verification, functional testing, operational testing under load. ii) Ensure and document that the station meets design performance, is safe and is fully operational prior to turnover to the owner.
Owner/operator training.
Regular inspections to verify safe operations, identify problems, deficiencies and wear. ii) Lubrication and mechanical service.
Per maintenance agreement guidelines or service call procedures, address worn or failed elements through diagnostics and component replacements.
Document broken or worn items that require extensive disassembly or removal to repair.
Verify reliable operation of meters and other recording equipment, and software. ii) Verify functionality of overflow protection measures.
Verify and document accumulations of sediment or other elements that may affect performance or performance goals.
Practive electrical safety (GFCI use, grounding, inspection of cords, and safe work practices) and lockout/tagout procedures.
Use USCG-approved vests/PFDs and inspect and keep rescue equipment available when working over/near water. Follow confined space protocols when work involves pits, vaults, or structures.
Comply with aquatic invasive species (AIS) practices when moving equipment among waterbodies; perform hot-water decontamination where required and maintain service provider documentation.
Communicate clearly with owners, property managers, HOAs, municipalities, and contractors; provide before & after photos, service reports, and recommendations.
Maintain accurate field tickets, parts usage, serials, warranty notes, and timekeeping within service software.