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Fountain service technician, 2027 season.
Work outdoors on fountains across the GTA, based at our Markham shop, and learn the trade from a team that has done it since 1967.
The role
What does a fountain technician do?
A fountain technician keeps water features running for condos, municipalities, commercial sites and private clients. You will be based at our Markham shop and work outdoors at sites across the GTA.
The work spans cleaning and water care, pumps, lights, controls and floating fountains. You will work alongside Scott Bishop, our partner and lead technician, and a team of mechanical, electrical and operations specialists.
The season
What a season looks like.
01
Spring start-ups
Once frost risk passes, fountains are de-watered, cleaned of organics, power washed, safety tested, filled and balanced.
02
Weekly maintenance routes
Through summer you run maintenance routes: debris removal, vacuuming, filter and chemical checks, nozzle de-clogging and visit reports.
03
Fall closings
Systems are drained, and pumps, lights and controls come out. Floating fountains are pulled from ponds and lakes for service.
04
Winter shop work
Motors are serviced and tested in our in-house motor test facility, and equipment is stored in our moisture-controlled facility.
What you will learn
Training on the job.
- Fountain systems, from basins and nozzles to controls
- Submersible pumps and filtration
- Floating fountains, aeration and anchoring
- Motor service on Kasco and other brands
- Electrical safety testing before every fill
- Power washing without damaging waterproofing
- Portable vacuuming of large reservoirs
- Writing clear client visit reports
A valid driver’s licence is useful, since the work moves between sites across the GTA.
About
I really enjoy the whole process of the water fountain industry, from design and installation to maintenance and sales of the specialty equipment.
How to apply
How do I apply?
Email your résumé to ryan@fountainplace.ca. Tell us briefly why the work interests you and any hands-on experience you have.
Our shop is at 250 Don Park Road, Suite 8, Markham. Questions about the role can go to the same email address.
The work
What a season here looks like.
Service visits, restorations and new builds, indoors in the shop and outdoors on site.
FAQ
Questions about the job.
Where is the job based?
At our Markham shop, with outdoor work at client sites across the GTA.
Do I need a driver’s licence?
A valid driver’s licence is useful, because the work moves between sites.
What will I be trained on?
Fountains, pumps, floating fountains and motors, along with the safety testing and reporting that go with them.
What happens in winter?
Winter is shop work: servicing and testing motors and storing equipment until spring.
How do I apply?
Email your résumé to ryan@fountainplace.ca.