Field Biologist

Jones Fish • Plainfield Township, MI

10d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Savin Lake Services, a Jones Lake Management Company, provides lake management solutions and products. The Field Biologist manages customers’ aquatic resources through regularly scheduled seasonal visits, including aquatic applications, water quality enhancement, and aeration. The role includes data entry and processing, documenting aquatic management, analyzing customer needs, providing technical support for products sold, and solving problems with industry partners to develop solutions for customer projects and requests. The position may also involve seasonal installation and removal of pond aeration equipment and maintenance of fleet vehicles and application equipment.

The position focuses heavily on commercial aquatic applications within the pond management team. It requires a minimum of 40+ hours per week during peak season. New Field Biologists receive on-the-job training and continuing education opportunities. The role is based in Hale, Michigan.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Biology, Water Resources, Fisheries-related coursework, or equivalent work experience.
• Well organized, highly motivated, and able to work well with a team of professionals.
• Current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a combination truck and trailer within non-CDL capacity and operate motor vehicles for periods of time.
• Ability to work from small boats and be a strong swimmer.
• Obtain an Applicator’s License within 30 days of employment; training materials are provided.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend at the waist and/or knees and lift arms at or above shoulder level.
• Ability to work extended hours in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage customers’ aquatic resources through regularly scheduled seasonal visits.
• Perform aquatic applications and practices such as water quality enhancement and aeration.
• Enter and process data and provide detailed information on aquatic management.
• Analyze customer needs and provide technical support for products sold.
• Work with industry partners to solve problems and develop solutions for customer projects and requests.
• Install and remove pond aeration equipment seasonally, as needed.
• Maintain fleet vehicles and application equipment, as needed.
• Develop and initiate management plans for clients.
• Assess clients’ lakes and ponds and initiate appropriate management protocols.
• Conduct water and sediment sampling.
• Manage and identify aquatic plants.
• Install aeration systems and decorative fountains.
• Operate machinery and perform dredging.

Benefits

• Three medical plans to choose from, including the ability to participate in an HSA.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• On-the-job training and continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree