Env Field Technician / Spray-Tech (EW Division)

Earth Systems • Orlando, FL

17d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

AXIA Environmental is hiring a full-time, year-round Environmental Spray Technician I for its Ecological & Wetland Division in Orlando, Florida, with projects throughout Florida. This hands-on outdoor role focuses on herbicide application, aquatic and terrestrial vegetation control, invasive species management, and environmental restoration. The technician works with specialized spray equipment and performs land clearing, vegetation removal, and site cleanup in wetlands, ponds, canals, and other natural landscapes. Prior spray technician experience is not required for candidates with a strong work ethic who are willing to learn.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Work involves physically demanding outdoor conditions year-round, including heat, humidity, rain, mud, standing water, insects, wildlife, and uneven terrain, and may take place at remote or rural project locations throughout Florida. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Employees can receive a pay increase after obtaining a Florida Applicator License.

AXIA Environmental offers a monthly cell phone allowance, medical, dental, vision, and additional coverage options, paid holidays, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and opportunities to gain specialized skills and certifications and advance within the company. Employment is contingent upon applicable pre-employment screening and job-related physical requirements. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

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.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., standing, walking, bending, and performing repetitive outdoor work.
• Comfortable 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.
• Able to work outdoors in heat, humidity, rain, mud, standing water, insects, wildlife, and uneven terrain, including at remote or rural project locations.

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, safety procedures, applicable regulations, and company standards.
• 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 year-round in 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 company match.
• Pay increase upon obtaining a Florida Applicator License.
• Opportunities to gain specialized skills, earn certifications, and advance professionally.

What This Job Offers

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