Mechanical Specialist

SOLitude Lake Management•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! 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." What do our Mechanical Specialists do? The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Specialist (I) is to participate in mechanical application operations and aid in the maintenance/repair of equipment in a manner that meets company/client expectations and regulatory compliance. This team member fosters the SOLitude culture, value, and service performance standards. Learn and conduct mechanical control applications Observe and Identify aquatic plant species Aid in the mobilization/demobilization of equipment Assist in the staging of environmental control measures per project/permit requirements Operate SOLitude and rental machinery effectively – watercraft, aquatic weed harvester, hydro-rake, loader, etc. Log all appropriate project-specific information in Mechanical log book – dates, management areas, material collected, # of loads, etc. Provide Project Coordinator with timely project progression updates Aid in the training of new employees on operating/maintaining mechanical equipment in the field. Support the Mechanical Division with maintaining/repairing equipment in a group setting Log all maintenance and repair work performed on mechanical machinery in the affiliated log book Submit all company authorized purchase receipts and work hours in an accurate, organized and timely fashion Travel and lodge at various locations, project-specific

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years of experience in the mechanical application field
Comfortable with on-water equipment applications
Mechanically inclined
Self-motivated - Able to work independently or with a group
Organized and detail-oriented
Positive attitude
Trustworthy and reliable
Proficient at communicating
Open-minded to new ideas
Ability to travel as needed
Complete licensing/certification programs as necessary (OSHA 10, Hoisting, etc.)
Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

Responsibilities

Learn and conduct mechanical control applications
Observe and Identify aquatic plant species
Aid in the mobilization/demobilization of equipment
Assist in the staging of environmental control measures per project/permit requirements
Operate SOLitude and rental machinery effectively – watercraft, aquatic weed harvester, hydro-rake, loader, etc.
Log all appropriate project-specific information in Mechanical log book – dates, management areas, material collected, # of loads, etc.
Provide Project Coordinator with timely project progression updates
Aid in the training of new employees on operating/maintaining mechanical equipment in the field.
Support the Mechanical Division with maintaining/repairing equipment in a group setting
Log all maintenance and repair work performed on mechanical machinery in the affiliated log book
Submit all company authorized purchase receipts and work hours in an accurate, organized and timely fashion
Travel and lodge at various locations, project-specific

Benefits

Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
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
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility