Pond & Stormwater Field Technician

Dragonfly Pond Works; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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, a leading environmental service company in Florida, seeks enthusiastic field staff for year-round pond and stormwater maintenance. Report to the field supervisor and perform repairs, equipment operation, and labor tasks in outdoor settings.

The role requires endurance to lift up to 80 pounds, adaptability to weather conditions, and strong teamwork with the Operations Team and partners. Dragonfly emphasizes quality, ownership, and growth while offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record required.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with Operations Team, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, Growth Oriented.
• Experience in fisheries, wildlife management, conservation, ecology, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, pond/lake maintenance, erosion control, or stormwater maintenance is desirable.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.
• Comfortable around water, slopes, and environmental risks (bees, poison ivy, etc.).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Background check clearance

Driver's license

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Growth mindset

Environmental disciplines

Pond/lake maintenance

Ecology knowledge

Job description

Dragonfly Pond Works, a leading environmental service company in Florida, seeks enthusiastic field staff for year-round pond and stormwater maintenance. Report to the field supervisor and perform repairs, equipment operation, and labor tasks in outdoor settings.

The role requires endurance to lift up to 80 pounds, adaptability to weather conditions, and strong teamwork with the Operations Team and partners. Dragonfly emphasizes quality, ownership, and growth while offering comprehensive benefits.