Lake and Pond Maintenance Technician

Dragonfly Pond Works; Virginia Beach (VA); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Protective Footwear Bonus

Zusammenfassung

Dragonfly Pond Works is hiring for an outdoor role in Virginia Beach, VA. The job offers year-round, full-time work with opportunities to grow into management positions. A valid aquatic pesticide license or ability to obtain one within 30 days is required, along with strong communication and physical stamina.

Responsibilities include invasive weed control, stormwater inspections, equipment maintenance, site aesthetics, and safety training. Benefits include health, 401(k), PTO, and more.

Qualifikationen

• Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience in lake/pond management or pest/herbicide control preferred.
• Experience in fisheries, wildlife management, ecology, biology, environmental sciences or forestry preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Able to swim and be comfortable around water.
• Able to lift 80 pounds on a regular basis.
• Great communication skills.
• Basic math skills to calculate product applications.
• Mechanical inclined.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Aufgaben

• Identify and treat invasive weeds.
• Visual inspection of stormwater components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on pond fountains and related equipment.
• Mowing/string trimming sites.
• Improving the overall aesthetics of the sites.
• Minor repairs for compliance.
• Implement safety training for field staff.
• Handle administrative duties.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor work

Communication

Team player

Physical strength

Lift 80 lbs

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Travel flexibility

Growth mindset

Jobbeschreibung

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!

Location:Virginia Beach, VA, 23320

Pay: $18- $22 an hour- Full-time

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.
• Electrical work experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and treat invasive weeds.
• Visual inspection of stormwater components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on pond fountains and related equipment.
• Mowing/string trimming sites.
• Improving the overall aesthetics of the sites.
• Minor repairs for compliance.
• Implement safety training for field staff.
• Handle administrative duties.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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

Potential Growth Path

• 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.