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SOLitude Lake Management · 2 days ago

Wetland Technician

Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SOLitude Lake Management is a part of the Rentokil family of companies, a global leader in Pest Control and other services. The Wetland Technician role involves performing fieldwork to service customers' wetlands and natural areas, including the removal of invasive vegetation and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Pesticide licenseEnvironmental experienceHand tool proficiencyHealthSafety guidelinesMechanically inclinedPhysical enduranceEffective communicationAttention to detail

Required

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 possess a valid driver's license from state of residence