Aquatic Equipment Mechanic

Rentokil North America; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Health and wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

SOLitude Lake Management, a Rentokil family company, is seeking a Mechanic Specialist to operate aquatic machinery and support vegetation control projects. You will work with boats, harvesters, hydro-rakes and other heavy equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience with aquatic machinery, strong safety focus, and solid communication skills for coordinating with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent; degree/certificate in machinery maintenance preferred.
• 2+ years of experience operating and maintaining aquatic machinery and applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical aquatic weed control and heavy equipment to meet project goals.
• Operate machinery and watercraft (boats, harvesters, hydro-rakes, forklifts, excavators, skid-steers).
• Collaborate with project teams to plan aquatic vegetation control strategies per regulations.
• Identify aquatic plant species and monitor growth for control measures.
• Assist in mobilization/demobilization of heavy equipment for projects.
• Maintain project records and equipment operation logs.

Skills

On-water ops

Heavy equipment

Aquatic plant ID

Communication

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

SOLitude Lake Management, a Rentokil family company, is seeking a Mechanic Specialist to operate aquatic machinery and support vegetation control projects. You will work with boats, harvesters, hydro-rakes and other heavy equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience with aquatic machinery, strong safety focus, and solid communication skills for coordinating with project teams and clients.