Pond Service; Gardening; Horticulture; Urban Wildlife
The Pond Gnome
Phoenix, AZ
Must love gardening
Must love urban wildlife
Must be over 25 years old, with a clean driving record (insurable).
Must love working with fish, frogs, turtles snails and any other interesting wet pet they may come across.
Must be personable and able to keep calm under pressure when clients are concerned and excited about their pond pets.
Must be reliable and an "on time" person.
Must yearn to learn about all things ponding!
Must not be squeamish. Filters full of fish crap must be cleaned, pumps will need replacing in dark pump vaults full of dirty pond water, and there will be insects to work around.
Must be in good physical shape - able to bend, kneel, and lift a minimum of 25 lbs., and be willing and able to work outside year-round.
Must be able to read and write proficiently in English.
Must have reliable transportation to and from 11th Avenue & Happy Valley Road every day.
Must love dogs – most of our clients have dogs; we provide treats to carry with you.
Responsible for company-provided minitruck, tools & equipment to service ponds and water features. The job starts pre-dawn and runs for 8 hours a day (sometimes more, with paid OT). This time changes throughout the year, as our hours adjust to the sun and temperatures.
Duties will include:
Water gardening
Filter cleaning
Ocassionally changing out pumps and lights
Sending daily videos to clients of what you accomplished and/or what needs to be done
Taking good notes of every visit via your mobile phone and our software
Do you enjoy working with your hands and being outdoors? Are you a creative problem-solver? Do you enjoy gardening and creating beauty? Are you willing and able to work on your own without direct supervision? Are you interested in job fulfillment and want to be part of a successful award-winning team?
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About the Company
The Pond Gnome
The Pond Gnome is a landscape contractor, specializing in living organic water features: Koi ponds, water gardens, recirculating stream and waterfalls.