Field Biologist

Jones Fish • Austin, TX

8d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Aquatic Features, a Jones Lake Management Partner, is a full service lake and pond management specialty company. This company was built on providing unwavering quality solutions and products to our customers! It ALL begins with the employees hired to provide a professional level of service in the field, or at the office. The position will provide a minimum of 40+ hours per week. Applicants will be trained on the job for the needed skills and continuing education opportunities. Responsibilities include managing customer's aquatic resources through regularly scheduled seasonal visits. Additional practices may include pesticide applications, water quality enhancement, aeration, etc. Employees engage in thorough data entry and processing, providing detailed information on aquatic management. This role will analyze customers’ needs and provide technical support for products sold, as well as engage in problem solving by working with industry partners and developing solutions for customer projects and requests. This role may also be responsible for seasonal installation and removal of pond aeration equipment, as well as maintenance of fleet vehicle and application equipment.

Requirements

• Must be well organized, highly motivated, and willing to work well with a team of professionals.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive combination truck/trailer non-CDL capacity and operate motor vehicles for periods of time
• Ability to work out of small boats and be a strong swimmer.
• Need to obtain an Applicators License within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bend at waist and/or knees and lift arms at/over shoulder
• Ability to work extended hours in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Biology degree or hands on experience with pond or lake management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate management plans for clients
• Assessment of clients lake and/or pond with the ability to initiate the appropriate management protocol
• Water and sediment sampling
• Aquatic plant sampling and identification
• Installation of aeration systems, and decorative fountains
• Managing customer's aquatic resources through regularly scheduled seasonal visits
• Pesticide applications
• Water quality enhancement
• Aeration
• Data entry and processing
• Analyze customers’ needs and provide technical support for products sold
• Engage in problem solving by working with industry partners and developing solutions for customer projects and requests
• Seasonal installation and removal of pond aeration equipment
• Maintenance of fleet vehicle and application equipment

Benefits

• Multiple health plans to choose from, including the ability to participate in an HSA.
• Dental, Vision, and Company Paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match

What This Job Offers

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