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Lake & Pond Aquatic Technician

  1. Operations / Technical Services
  2. Full-time

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Catskill, NY

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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?

Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Treat for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation.
  • Service fountains, aerators, fisheries, sonic solutions, and all other related equipment maintenance.
  • Conduct water sampling when needed for water quality analysis.
  • Service customer's ponds and lakes as required to provide superior quality and service in the fulfillment of all company contracts, service orders, and other related customer needs.
  • Remove nuisance, invasive vegetation through manual removal efforts (occasionally).
  • Work with experienced specialists to gain knowledge regarding all aspects of water body management.

What do you need?

  • Degree in related science preferred
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 0-2 years' experience in an environmental-related field
  • Ability to obtain all state licenses required to perform the role
  • 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 a high level of accuracy
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Ability to swim
  • Ability to trailer and operate 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.

Compensation

    • Compensation is $20 an hour

    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.


    Click here to read more about our Total Rewards Program which includes: 

    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


    We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
     

    This company is a Drug Free workplace.

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