Stormwater Pond and Aquatic Specialist

Triangle Pond Management; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

8 Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision

401K + match up to 3%

Bonus potential

Company vehicles for positions that require it

Company Provided Uniform

Referral Program

Job summary

EmergencyMD is hiring a full-time Aquatics Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves managing maintenance routes, inspecting stormwater systems, and applying treatment to invasive vegetation while ensuring local waterways are protected.

The ideal candidate should have a valid driver’s license, proven experience in aquatic management, and be comfortable working independently outdoors. Benefits include PTO, medical, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years proven experience in lake and pond management, pest control, or herbicide application preferred.
• Must be able to swim and work around water.
• Comfortable using a company vehicle to travel between job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance route using a company vehicle.
• Inspect stormwater devices and apply herbicides.
• Remove aquatic plants and clear debris.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work independently outdoors

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Basic to intermediate math skills

Education

Environmental study in Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Conservation, Natural Resources, or Environmental Science

Job description

Triangle Pond Management is seeking a full‑time Aquatics Specialist to join our team across North Carolina. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and want to contribute to maintaining healthy aquatic systems.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between job sites in a company vehicle
• Comfortable working independently in an outdoor environment
• 1–2 years proven experience preferred
• Experience in lake and pond management, pest control, or herbicide application preferred
• Environmental study preferred in the following disciplines: Fisheries, Wildlife Management, Conservation, Natural Resources, or Environmental Science
• Ability to swim and comfortable working around water
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic to intermediate math skills to calculate product applications

Pay

• $18–$28 per hour, based on experience and skill

Benefits

• PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K + match up to 3%
• Bonus potential
• Company vehicles for positions that require it
• Company Provided Uniform
• Referral Program

A Day in the Life of an Aquatic Specialist

This is a full‑time maintenance position, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays.

As our Aquatic Specialist, you’ll manage a maintenance route using a company vehicle, inspect stormwater devices, apply herbicides to control invasive vegetation, remove aquatic plants by hand, and clear debris to keep systems functioning properly. Your work ensures compliance and protects local waterways.

Must be able to pass a background check and a drug test.