at Rentokil North American Pest Control in Mount ProspectMount Prospect, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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?
Functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Treat for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation.
Service fountains, aerators, fisheries, sonic solutions, and all other related equipment maintenance.
Conduct water sampling when needed for water quality analysis.
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.
Remove nuisance, invasive vegetation through manual removal efforts (occasionally).
Work with experienced specialists to gain knowledge regarding all aspects of water body management.
What do you need?
High school diploma or GED
Degree in related science preferred
0-2 years' experience in an environmental-related field
Ability to obtain all state licenses required to perform the role
Aptitude in using various hand tools
Ability to follow established procedures and practices
Commitment to all health and safety guidelines
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Mechanically inclined
Ability to swim
Ability to trailer and operate aquatic vessels (preferred)
Knowledge of aquatic vegetation (preferred)
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.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must possess a valid driver's license and pass a motor vehicle record search
Must pass pre-employment background screen and drug test
We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work. Is that you?
Rentokil Terminix is a Drug Free workplace
Our companies are proud to be Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE) inclusive of veterans and those with disabilities.
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