Lake Maintenance - Jacksonville, United States - Florida Waterways, Inc.

Description

• Plan daily field and client related work, provide detailed notes and service instructions to ensure the highest quality service is provided
• Diagnose and treat for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, nondesirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation and water quality issues.
• Identification of invasive/nuisance plants and algae
• Mixes herbicides and chemicals in the proper proportions and strength for control of noxious plants and vegetation.
• Sprays weeds and other noxious water vegetation in lakes, ponds, ditches, canal banks, and rightofway
• Prepares and maintains reports of spray activities and crew operations, maintains records of equipment, type and quantity of spray used.
• Diagnose and service fountains, aerators and all other related equipment maintenance.
• 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.
• Participate in water quality sampling and testing; perform bathymetry scans; fish stocking.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma along with active pursuit of a college degree in environmental science, biological science, ecology, forestry, natural resources or wildlife management.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services (FDACS) Commercial Applicator License in Aquatic Pest Control and Right Of Way Pest Control. Training provided on the job. Required to obtain within 90days.
• Florida Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be able to interact with public courteously.
• Posses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Have a positive attitude.
• Capable of heavy lifting 50 pounds.
• Hike/walk on uneven terrain near the water with a backpack weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to work in different types of weather conditions.
• Be able to function in 90+ weather in high humidity while wearing safety equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

• No travel

• Jacksonville, FL required)

• Jacksonville, FL 32216: Relocate before starting work (required)