If you’re seeking a career in nature, enjoy the outdoors and being on the water
and tired of working for a big corporate office, then this is the opportunity for you.
Enjoy exploring Florida’s beautiful outdoor aquatic environment.
Palm Beach Aquatics is seeking Lake & Wetland Management
Technicians or individuals who are, hardworking, self-motivated,
reliable, and eager to learn. US veterans are encouraged to apply.
$18 - $20 hr - Benefits are available.
Daily work tasks include:
Aquatic Technicians work in the field Monday through Friday,
managing lakes, wetlands, and natural areas by performing
aquatic treatments to manage nuisance exotic plant species
and algae using a variety of tools and vehicles such as,
backpacks, spray rigs, boat, UTV/ATV and 4-wheel drive
pickups trucks. Projects will involve technical fieldwork in hot
and humid conditions. A typical workday consists of 8 hours
in‐the‐field performing plant management techniques and
occasionally may include longer hours. Holiday pay PTO, and
other benefit options are available.
Basic Qualifications: Ability to traverse wet and or rugged terrain in diverse,
sometimes-inclement weather conditions while carrying up
to 50 lbs.
Ability to swim.
Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller
equipment such as backpack sprayers, augers, chainsaws,
and/or brush cutters.
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Adaptable to schedule changes upon short notice, is a plus.
Safety is at the forefront of all operations.
Technicians will be given the opportunity to obtain
Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certifications in
Categories of Aquatics and Natural Areas.
Valid driver's license with the ability to drive a company
vehicle, along with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company
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