Corrective Technician- Laborer

Dragonfly Pond Works; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Protective Footwear Bonus

Job summary

Dragonfly Pond Works is seeking hands-on field staff for year-round environmental maintenance. You will repair and maintain ponds, lakes, and stormwater devices while operating equipment safely and performing physical tasks in diverse weather conditions.

Join a fast-growing environmental services company with strong values and opportunities for growth. Training and benefits accompany a team-focused culture, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication abilities with multiple audiences (Operations Team, subcontractors, vendors).
• Team-oriented with a focus on safety and quality work.
• Ability to handle physical tasks including lifting up to 80 pounds in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Report to the field supervisor.
• Complete repairs and maintenance on ponds, lakes, and stormwater measures (turf establishment, excavation, grading, erosion repairs, tree removal, site stabilization).
• Operate and maintain equipment safely (slope mowers, Ventrac, loaders, mini-excavators, skid steers).
• Perform manual labor such as moving materials by wheelbarrow (rip rap, mulch, dirt).
• May work in confined spaces; may enter pipes and precast structures.
• Collect company-owned equipment and tools at end of day.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical strength

Driver's license

Job description

Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company , offering year-round work , and provides long-term career opportunities . Join our "swarm" today!

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Experience in the following disciplines is desirable: fisheries, wildlife management, conservation, ecology, biology, environmental sciences, or forestry, pond/lake maintenance, landscaping, erosion control, or stormwater maintenance
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in various weather conditions
• Comfortable working around water, slopes, and environmental risks (bees, poison ivy, etc.)
• Great communication skills and ability to interact with multiple audiences, including but not limited to the Operations Team, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the field supervisor
• Complete repairs and maintenance on ponds, lakes, and other stormwater control measures, including: Turf establishment planting, hand or machine excavation, grading, erosion repairs, tree removal, and site stabilization
• Operate and maintain equipment safely (slope mowers, Ventrac, front-end loaders, mini-excavators, skid steers, other)
• Perform manual labor tasks such as moving materials by wheelbarrow, including rip rap, mulch, and dirt
• Maintain and repair ponds, lakes, and stormwater control measures (planting, spreading seed, mixing bags of concrete by hand, and using a shovel to move gravel)
• May be asked to work in confined spaces, may have to enter and crawl in pipes and precast structures
• Collection of company-owned equipment and tools at the end of the day
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Protective Footwear Bonus

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