Lake Maintenance - Field Technician (On the job training)

The Lake Doctors • Jacksonville, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lake Maintenance - Field Technician treats and maintains lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water for customers in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The role involves working independently outdoors, communicating with customers, and maintaining a professional image in the community. On-the-job training is provided, including training in the customer service software system and an excellent 90-day training program with assistance preparing for the required state aquatics certification test.

The position is full-time, with an 8-hour weekday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Compensation is $19.00–$21.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus commissions. The work is at one location and is not remote.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels, operating procedures, and safety rules.
• Good time-management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Comfort speaking with customers about their lake and pond needs.
• Physical strength and agility to safely operate equipment outdoors, on or near water, and in areas with heavy vegetation, uneven terrain, wildlife, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors and use boats, all-terrain vehicles, trucks, and other assigned equipment or vehicles.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment in varying weather conditions.
• Valid, clean driver’s license for operating various motor vehicles and equipment; the company’s insurance provider must accept the employee as an insured before employment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must pass background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lawn service or pest control.
• Mechanical and/or electrical knowledge.
• Some college education.

Responsibilities

• Treat and maintain lake vegetation and algae at established accounts.
• Conduct water testing.
• Stock fish and provide other pond and lake services.
• Communicate with homeowners associations, management companies, and property owners about their lake and pond needs.
• Present a positive and professional image in the community to help grow the company’s business.
• Maintain customer records in the customer service software system.

Benefits

• Excellent 90-day training program with assistance preparing for the required State test for certification in Aquatics.
• Competitive compensation.
• Company cell phone.
• Paid personal time off and holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans, short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral programs to help generate leads.

What This Job Offers

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