Lake & Pond Aquatic Technician

Terminix • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose for this role is preserving the natural ecological balance of our aquatic ecosystems while providing our clients with superior value and expertise in the field. Aquatic Technicians play a key role in preserving our environment. When these technicians service aquatics it helps to ensure the health of the water and the safety of those who use it.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of experience working independently in an outdoor environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Have strong written and verbal skills
• Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices
• Commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Attention to detail and a kind of high level of accuracy
• The work requires strenuous physical exertion and the employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time, as well as see, talk, hear and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach, and feel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Meet physical requirements and/or pass medical certification in compliance with state and/or federal regulatory requirements and company safety policies relating to carrying and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to an OSHA compliant respirator.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to operate trailers and aquatic vessels
• Knowledge of aquatic vegetation

Responsibilities

• Operate a motorboat multiple times throughout the day and attach to assigned vehicle
• Treat water for algae, submersed weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation and any other unwanted vegetation
• At times obtain water samples to send to the lab for water quality analysis
• Provide superior service and fulfil all company contracts, service orders, and related customer needs
• Remove nuisance, invasive vegetation through manual removal efforts (occasionally)
• Work with experienced Aquatic Specialists in the field to gain knowledge on servicing aspects of water body management
• Great communication skills to discuss the service effectively with customers

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

What This Job Offers

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