Seasonal Field Technician - Mount Morris Charter Township

At TIGRIS Aquatic Services, we believe that healthy waters lead to thriving communities. We're seeking driven Seasonal Field Technician to join our growing team of outdoor enthusiasts working together to provide essential top-tier surface water management solutions across the US. ...

Job description

At TIGRIS Aquatic Services, we believe that healthy waters lead to thriving communities. We're seeking driven Seasonal Field Technician to join our growing team of outdoor enthusiasts working together to provide essential top-tier surface water management solutions across the US.

We provide lake and pond management services, wetland restoration, and stormwater solutions to private homeowners, lake associations, golf courses, governmental entities, and many more. Your role will be pivotal in connecting our innovative solutions with clients who value sustainability and excellence. If you're ready to make a positive impact on our most precious natural resource alongside a driven team of likeminded individuals, we want to hear from you

The Seasonal Field Technician is responsible for the application of aquatic herbicides and algaecides, as well as the maintenance of lakes, ponds, and other water bodies. Duties include controlling algae and nuisance aquatic vegetation, installing and maintaining fountains and aeration systems, conducting water quality testing, stocking fish, managing mosquito larvae, and performing littoral shelf maintenance.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Making and posting notification signs
• Becoming a certified applicator
• Applying algaecides and herbicides
• Assisting with vegetation surveys
• Performing Water sampling
• Assisting with shoreline restoration projects
• Applying biological augmentation treatments
• Installing Aeration Units
• Deliveries and Mailings
• Helping with maintenance
• Required to pass two MDARD certification exams
• Operate boats, ATVs, and spray trucks in various outdoor environments
• Communicate effectively with clients and deliver excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate records of treatments and services performed

Requirements

• Strong work ethic with a passion for working outdoors
• Good math and science skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and carry a 40-lb. backpack sprayer throughout the day on uneven terrain
• Comfortable working around water bodies in variable weather conditions
• Must have an excellent driving record
• Ability to pass a drug screening (Drug-Free Workplace)
• High School and College students welcome

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aquatic vegetation control and the use of aquatic herbicides/algaecides
• Experience with fountain and aeration system installation and maintenance
• Applicator license is highly preferred

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hours may be adjusted depending on workload

TIGRIS Aquatic Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of

actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,

age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and

lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation,

marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

and ordinances.