Aquatic Technician

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Aquatic Technician to join our team at SOLitude. As an Aquatic Technician, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers by maintaining the health and beauty of their lakes and ponds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Treat for algae, submerged 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.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Degree in related science preferred
• 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search
• Must pass pre-employment background screen

Why Choose SOLitude?

A career with SOLitude 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.

Our Total Rewards Program:

• 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