Also called: Water Feature Technician, Fountain Maintenance Technician
Maintains the pumps, lights, nozzles and water chemistry of fountains at plazas, hotels, malls and theme parks.
You drain a hotel fountain, scrub algae, replace underwater lights and rebuild a pump. Then you check water chemistry so the fountain stays crystal clear. Big show fountains have computer-controlled jets set to music.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma or less; learned on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Small niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Smart pumps and sensors help, but maintaining fountains, lights and water chemistry stays hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to fountain and water feature service companies for technician helper jobs
Classes: Chemistry, Electrical CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9099.
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