Mechanical Technician

The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Outdoor Technician, where you'll play a vital role in preserving aquatic ecosystems. This position involves operating motorboats, treating water bodies, and ensuring the health of aquatic environments. You'll work outdoors, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to environmental sustainability. With a commitment to health and safety, this role offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment. If you're passionate about nature and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation days & sick days

Company-paid holidays

Floating holidays

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an outdoor environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorboat and treat water for unwanted vegetation.
• Obtain water samples for quality analysis and communicate with customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Mechanically inclined

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Knowledge of aquatic vegetation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motorboat

Trailers

Job description

Outdoor Technician - Lake & Pond

Outdoor Technician - Lake & Pond

Apply locations: Indianapolis, Indiana

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 9 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R-054747

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period!

For more information about our benefits, see below!

We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet."

What do our Aquatic Technicians do?

The primary purpose of this role is to preserve the natural ecological balance of our aquatic ecosystems while providing our clients with superior value and expertise in the field. Aquatic Technicians play a key role in preserving our environment. When these technicians service aquatics, it helps to ensure the health of the water and the safety of those who use it.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Operate a motorboat multiple times throughout the day and attach to assigned vehicle.
2. Treat water for algae, submerged weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation.
3. Obtain water samples to send to the lab for water quality analysis.
4. Provide superior service and fulfill all company contracts, service orders, and related customer needs.
5. Remove nuisance, invasive vegetation through manual removal efforts (occasionally).
6. Work with experienced Aquatic Specialists in the field to gain knowledge on servicing aspects of water body management.
7. Communicate effectively with customers regarding the service.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ability to follow established procedures and practices.
2. Commitment to all health and safety guidelines.
3. Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
4. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
5. Mechanically inclined (preferred).
6. Ability to operate trailers and aquatic vessels (preferred).
7. Knowledge of aquatic vegetation (preferred).
8. The work requires strenuous physical exertion and the employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time, as well as see, talk, hear and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach, and feel.
9. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

What do you need?

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. 1-2 years of experience working independently in an outdoor environment preferred.
3. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
4. Strong written and verbal skills.
5. Available to work Monday-Friday and weekends as needed.
6. Must pass pre-employment background screen.
7. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass motor vehicle record search.

Work Conditions:

1. Mostly outside (without protection from weather; extreme heat-above 100 and/or cold-below 32 for more than one hour) environmental conditions.
2. Hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, heights and scaffolding, chemical exposure, and/or high heat.
3. Atmospheric conditions may affect the respiratory system or skin, such as fumes, mold, mist, gas, poor ventilation.
4. Exposure to animals and insects.
5. Meet physical requirements and/or pass medical certification in compliance with state and/or federal regulatory requirements and company safety policies relating to carrying and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to an OSHA compliant respirator.

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

Professional and Personal Growth:

1. Multiple avenues to grow your career.
2. Training and development programs available.
3. Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues).

Health and Wellness:

1. Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1.
2. Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more.

Savings and Retirement:

1. 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions.

Work-Life Balance:

1. Vacation days & sick days.
2. Company-paid holidays & floating holidays.
3. A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?

This company is a Drug-Free workplace.

Rentokil is committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities.