Aquatic Equipment Mechanic Specialist

Rentokil Pest Control Ltd.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rentokil Pest Control Ltd. in Orlando is seeking a Mechanic Specialist to operate aquatic equipment, perform maintenance, and support compliance with environmental regulations. You will work on projects involving weed control, habitat restoration, and watercraft operations.

In this role you will collaborate with project teams, log equipment usage, provide safety guidance, and help plan preventive measures. A HS Diploma and 2+ years operating aquatic machinery are preferred, with opportunities

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; degree or certificate in machinery maintenance preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience operating aquatic machinery.
• Knowledge of aquatic plant species and control methods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical aquatic weed control and other heavy equipment to achieve project goals.
• Operate boats and watercraft such as aquatic weed harvesters, hydro-rakes, forklifts, excavators, skid-steer loaders.
• Collaborate with project teams to plan and execute aquatic vegetation control strategies per regulations.
• Identify aquatic plant species and monitor growth to inform control measures.
• Assist in mobilization/demobilization of heavy equipment for projects.
• Ensure proper staging and implementation of environmental control measures per permit specs.
• Maintain project records including equipment logs and productivity metrics.
• Provide training and guidance on safe operation of aquatic machinery.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on equipment (oil changes, fluid flushes, greasing).
• Communicate with project coordinators, teams, and clients to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

On-water equipment operations

Heavy equipment operation

Aquatic plant species knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Rentokil Pest Control Ltd. in Orlando is seeking a Mechanic Specialist to operate aquatic equipment, perform maintenance, and support compliance with environmental regulations. You will work on projects involving weed control, habitat restoration, and watercraft operations.

In this role you will collaborate with project teams, log equipment usage, provide safety guidance, and help plan preventive measures. A HS Diploma and 2+ years operating aquatic machinery are preferred, with opportunities