Aquatic Specialist

Who are we?

SOLitude Lake Management is proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies in North America.  We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands across industries as diverse as manufacturing, distribution, retail, food service, and hospitality.  We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to enhance the value and impact of our services.  

SOLitude Lake Management (SOLitude) provides aquatic management services to lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and wetlands. SOLitude offers a wide variety of management options including; fishery programs, algae and aquatic weed control, mechanical harvesting/hydro-raking, installation/maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, and biological analysis comprising of water quality testing and surveys (vegetation, bathymetry, sedimentation).  SOLitude has extensive experience with invasive species control and is a leading partner in a wide variety of programs from private homeowners to state-wide restoration projects.

Responsibilities

What do our Aquatic Specialists do?

Performs all field and other related work required to service each of the company’s customers and to help the business grow by performing the following duties personally.

Job Responsibilities:

Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate daily schedule to ensure all services are completed on schedule.
• Plan daily field and client related work, provide detailed notes and service instructions to ensure the highest quality service is provided efficiently to increase the number of billable hours performed per day.
• Service customer’s ponds and lakes as required to provide superior quality and service in the fulfillment of all company contracts, service orders, and other related customer needs.
• Diagnose and treat for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation and water quality issues.
• Diagnose and service fountains, aerators, fisheries, sonic solutions, and all other related equipment maintenance.

What do we offer?

• World class training of the latest industry best practices
• Competitive Compensation and advancement opportunities
• Great benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employer-matched 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO days
• Company Vehicle & Uniforms provided
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance

What do you need?

• High school diploma or GED
• Degree in related science preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• 1-2 years’ experience in an environmental related field preferred
• Possesses or has the ability to obtain a state pesticide license
• Aptitude in using various hand tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in a repetitious manner.
• 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. 
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Have proficient writing and verbal skills
• Be comfortable working at heights
• Available to work Monday-Friday and Saturdays as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain licenses/certificates as required by federal, state and local regulations
• Must pass pre-employment background screen and drug test
• Valid driver’s license/clean driving record

Information

• Location: Fort Myers, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years

Taxonomy

• Lake Management
• Aquatic Ecologist
• Aquatic Environment
• treatment pond