Env Field Technician / Spray-Tech (EW Division)

Earth Systems • Orlando, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

AXIA Environmental is hiring an Environmental Spray Technician I for its Ecological & Wetland Division. Based in Orlando, Florida, the role involves projects throughout the state and focuses on herbicide application, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation control, invasive species management, and environmental restoration. Technicians work outdoors in wetlands, ponds, canals, shorelines, wooded areas, and other natural landscapes, using specialized spray equipment and helping with land clearing, vegetation removal, and site cleanup. The position is full-time and year-round, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. No prior spray technician experience is required for candidates with a strong work ethic who are willing to learn.

Technicians prepare, mix, load, and apply approved herbicides according to licensing requirements, product labels, regulations, and company safety procedures. They operate and maintain spray equipment and field tools, manage invasive and nuisance vegetation while protecting native species, and assist with mowing, clearing, planting, seeding, and restoration work. The role also includes transporting supplies, assisting with vehicle and equipment maintenance, and completing basic field documentation.

This is physically demanding outdoor work throughout Florida in heat, humidity, rain, mud, standing water, and uneven terrain. Projects may be in remote or rural locations, and work may involve insects and wildlife. AXIA offers benefits, paid holidays and paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, a monthly cell phone allowance, and career-development opportunities. Technicians who obtain a Florida Applicator License receive a pay increase.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old due to the company vehicle insurance requirement.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable five-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to pass required background screening, drug and alcohol testing, and a job-related physical.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive outdoor work.
• Comfort working around herbicides and vegetation-control products while following required safety protocols.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Dependable, hardworking, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively with a field crew.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to work outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, rain, mud, standing water, uneven terrain, and other natural conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Spray Technician, Herbicide Applicator, Aquatic Vegetation Technician, or Landscape Technician.
• Experience with backpack sprayers, herbicide applications, or vegetation management.
• Familiarity with Florida's native and invasive plant species.
• Experience in land clearing, landscaping, environmental restoration, or outdoor labor.
• Florida Pesticide Applicator License, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, load, and apply approved aquatic and terrestrial herbicides in accordance with licensing requirements, product labels, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Operate, clean, calibrate, and maintain backpack sprayers, handheld applicators, pumps, hoses, tanks, and specialized spray equipment.
• Perform aquatic vegetation control in ponds, canals, wetlands, and other natural water systems.
• Identify and manage invasive and nuisance vegetation while protecting native plant species.
• Assist with land clearing, mowing, and vegetation management on large Florida properties.
• Perform manual vegetation removal, brush clearing, mowing, and general site cleanup.
• Assist with native planting, seeding, and ecological restoration activities as directed by project leads.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, brush cutters, mowers, and light equipment.
• Navigate and work in wetlands, hammocks, wooded areas, and other natural Florida landscapes.
• Load and unload materials, transport supplies, and assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Complete basic field documentation, including daily logs, forms, photographs, and field notes.
• Follow company safety procedures, environmental regulations, and established field protocols.
• Perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied Florida weather and terrain.

Benefits

• Monthly cell phone allowance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Pay increase upon obtaining a Florida Applicator License.
• Career advancement opportunities, including specialized skills and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED