Wetland Technician

Terminix

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 Wetland Technicians do? Performs all field and other related work required to service each of the company’s customers and to help the business grow by performing the following duties personally. Removal of exotic nuisance/invasive vegetation along designated areas. Assist the Wetland's Contractor with special projects, as needed. Functions include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinate with team leader to ensure all services are completed on schedule. Work with team leader to ensure the highest quality service is provided efficiently to increase the number of billable hours performed per day. Service customer’s wetlands, natural areas and littoral areas as required to provide superior quality and service in the fulfillment of all company contracts, service orders, and other related customer needs. Work with team to control, remove, or kill undesirable or exotic vegetation from preserves, wetlands or other natural areas to keep our clients in compliance with regulations or enhancing the esthetic value of these areas. The work performed is heavy manual labor and / or applying herbicides to control weeds in a wet environment. Wildlife encounters will be part of the job experience as is wading out into lakes and wetlands, so workers in this position must be comfortable performing work in that environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1-2 years’ experience in an environmental related field helpful
Possesses or has the ability to obtain a state pesticide license
Aptitude in using various hand tools
Ability to follow established procedures and practices
Commitment to all health and safety guidelines
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Mechanically inclined
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.
Must be able to swim
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in a repetitive manner.
Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations
Must posses a valid driver's license from state of residence

Responsibilities

Removal of exotic nuisance/invasive vegetation along designated areas.
Assist the Wetland's Contractor with special projects, as needed.
Coordinate with team leader to ensure all services are completed on schedule.
Work with team leader to ensure the highest quality service is provided efficiently to increase the number of billable hours performed per day.
Service customer’s wetlands, natural areas and littoral areas as required to provide superior quality and service in the fulfillment of all company contracts, service orders, and other related customer needs.
Work with team to control, remove, or kill undesirable or exotic vegetation from preserves, wetlands or other natural areas to keep our clients in compliance with regulations or enhancing the esthetic value of these areas.

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