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]