Apprentice Aquatic Technician

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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 Aquatic Technicians do?

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following :

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

Essential Job Functions :

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

Mechanically inclined (preferred)

Ability to operate trailers and aquatic vessels (preferred)

Knowledge of aquatic vegetation (preferred)

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.

What do you need?

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

Work Conditions :

Mostly outside (without protection from weather; extreme heat-above 100 and / or cold-below 32 for more than one hour) environmental conditions.

Hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, chemical exposure, and / or high heat.

Atmospheric conditions may affect the respiratory system of the skin, such as fumes, mold, mist, gas, poor ventilation.

Exposure to animals and insects.

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 .

Pay Range

Hourly : $17.00 - $27.00

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Professional and Personal Growth

Multiple avenues to grow your career

Training and development programs available

Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

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