Lake & Pond Aquatic Technician

Terminix•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." The primary purposes 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. SOLitude Lake Management – a proud member of the Rentokil family of companies - provides aquatic management services to lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands. SOLitude offers a wide variety of services including fishery programs, algae and aquatic weed control, mechanical harvesting/hydro-raking, installation/maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, and water quality testing.

Requirements

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 high level of accuracy
High school diploma or GED
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
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
1-2 years of experience working independently in an outdoor environment

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

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!
Competitive pay
Performance incentives
Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility