Aquatic Maintenance Technician

Dragonfly-Pond-Works-LL; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 63,094,000 - 80,176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dragonfly Pond Works seeks a field technician to service lakes and ponds at the Rehoboth Beach, DE area. The role emphasizes quality service, adherence to regulations, and productive workflow for stormwater sites.

You will manage maintenance tasks, support safety training, and assist with administrative duties while growing within the company. The position requires outdoor work in all weather and comfort around water.

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in lake/pond management, pest/herbicide control or surveying preferred.
• Fields related to fisheries, wildlife management, ecology or environmental sciences are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and treat invasive weeds
• Trash removal
• Visual inspection of stormwater components
• Trim/limb as needed
• Improve site aesthetics
• Aeration/fountain diagnostics
• Minor repairs for compliance
• Implement safety training for field staff
• Handle administrative duties

Skills

Communication skills

Lift 80 lbs

Valid Driver's License

Outdoor work in all weather

Swimming/water comfort

Education

Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License

Job description

The core purpose of this position is to ensure that the company's clients are serviced following the highest standard of quality while maximizing efficiency and productivity while upholding the regulations for treating ponds and lakes. This role is integral to the smooth and profitable execution of work performed by Dragonfly Pond Works.

Location

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Pay

$22 - $28 hourly.

Requirements

• Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License or be able to obtain a license within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in lake and pond management, pest/herbicide control or surveying is preferred.
• Experience in the following disciplines are desirable: fisheries, wildlife management, conservation, ecology, biology, environmental sciences or forestry.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to swim and comfortable around water.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds on a regular basis.
• Great communication skills.
• Basic math skills to calculate product applications.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Possesses core values compatible with those of Dragonfly Pond Work (Quality Focus, Take Ownership and Growth Oriented)

Key Responsibilities

Manage the maintenance of lakes and ponds and associated stormwater systems. This will include - but is not limited to:

• Identify and treat invasive weeds
• Trash removal
• Visual inspection of stormwater components
• String trimming/limbing as needed
• Improving the overall aesthetics of the sites
• Aeration/fountain diagnostic
• Minor repairs for compliance
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• Implement safety training for field staff
• Handle administrative duties

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Potential Growth Path

• Maintenance Operations Manager
• Branch Manager
• Director of Operations

Dragonfly Pond Works is a leading environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities. We are proud to have a very respectful work environment and expect all our employees to adhere to the same standard throughout the organization.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.