Lake Maintenance - Field Technician (On the job training)

The Lake Doctors • Columbus, OH

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Availability: Immediate - includes on the job training Job Type: Full-time, Schedule: 8-hour shift, Monday – Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Pay: starting at $19.00 per hour, negotiable depending on related experience, PLUS commissions We are currently seeking technicians that enjoy working independently outside, can communicate well with customers, and take pride in their work. The qualified full-time Technician will treat and maintain lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water for a variety of customers in the Central, Eastern and North Eastern Ohio. Duties/Responsibilities : Treating and maintaining lake vegetation and algae at established Lake Doctors accounts. Other duties include water testing, stocking fish, assisting fountain department and other pond and lake services. Maintain communication with customers such as Homeowners Associations, Management Companies and Property Owners. Present a positive and professional image in the community to help grow The Lake Doctors, Inc. business. Maintain customer records within customer service software system - on the job training.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels, operating procedures, and safety rules.
• Possess good time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual that works well on their own.
• Strong Team Player.
• Comfortable speaking with the customers to discuss their lake and pond needs.
• High school or equivalent (required).
• A valid, clean driver’s license for the operations of various motor vehicles and equipment.
• Our insurance company must accept you as an insured prior to employment.
• Full Time only.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• We perform background checks, motor vehicle record checks and drug screening.
• Physical strength and agility to safely and sufficiently operate equipment such as boats, all-terrain vehicles, trucks and other assigned equipment or vehicles in outdoor environments, on or near water, in an environment that may include heavy vegetation, uneven terrain, various species of wildlife and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to safely winch, launch a boat on uneven terrain from a trailer, including when required, the ability to move or carry a Jon/utility boat to the shoreline up to a distance of 50ft.
• Must be able to on occasion flip fountains over, lift or move fountains ranging from 50 to 100lbs.
• Must be able to wear all personal protection equipment needed in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lawn service or pest control (helpful).
• Mechanical and/or electrical knowledge (helpful).
• Some college helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Treating and maintaining lake vegetation and algae at established Lake Doctors accounts.
• Water testing
• Stocking fish
• Assisting fountain department and other pond and lake services.
• Maintain communication with customers such as Homeowners Associations, Management Companies and Property Owners.
• Present a positive and professional image in the community to help grow The Lake Doctors, Inc. business.
• Maintain customer records within customer service software system

Benefits

• Excellent 90-day training program with assistance in preparing for required State test for certification in Aquatics.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Company Cell Phone.
• Paid Personal Time Off and holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits to include 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED