Licensed Aquatic Pesticide Technician - Aquagenix

DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!

To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about! 

Aquagenix/DeAngelo Contracting Services (DCS) is looking to hire a Licensed Aquatic Pesticide Technician to join our team. As an employee of Aquagenix/DCS, you will be asked to contribute your skills and expertise to help make the environment beautiful, all while upholding our company’s values, principles, and family name! The qualified, full-time Licensed Aquatic Pesticide Technician will need to be well-versed in customer service, have top-notch math skills, and have a high attention to detail. This person will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and cleaning a wide range of lakes, ponds, fountains, and aeration systems, as well as stocking fish, water testing, and maintaining a schedule of accounts to control aquatic vegetation in waterways using boats and UTVs in Tampa, FL. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

OPERATIONS:

• Basic understanding of weed, grass, and brush types.
• Complete understanding of chemicals used, what they control, and all safety requirements.
• Spray for algae, submersed and floating weeds, shoreline weeds, non-desirable buffer vegetation, and any other unwanted vegetation to maintain ponds, lakes, and various aquatic areas.
• Treatment and control of complete weed, grass, and brush in various commercial/industrial sites of nuisance, as well as invasive plants and vegetation in various lakes, ponds, and waterways.
• Additional duties may include cattail/brush removal, water testing, stocking fish, cleaning or repair of fountain and aerators, and all other related equipment maintenance.
• Perform Equipment/Vehicle inspections (responsible for truck/spray system).
• Be capable of calibrating all spray equipment.
• Assist with all daily routing, scheduling, and tank mixing.
• Have all the necessary tools and equipment on board, including repair kits for on-the-road repairs.
• Truck cleanliness and care.
• Make sure all equipment is in working order, such as spray system, pumps, spray guns and tips.
• Have all proper safety items, such as vests, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
• Have all proper paperwork, SDS sheets, labels, etc.
• Make sure all work is conducted in compliance with strict safety guidelines.

TECHNICAL:

• Understanding of herbicides used, what they control, and all safety requirements.
• Basic understanding of application methods and equipment (i.e., boats, four-wheel drive trucks).
• Ability to communicate professionally with Homeowners, Apartments, and other customers.
• Understanding of outdoor working conditions.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A degree in the greens industry or the science field is preferred.

Experience:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of clean driving (must be able to pass an mvr search).
• Must have a commercial pesticide applicator’s license for aquatic vegetation management.
• Must have at least 2-4 years of experience in aquatic vegetation management.
• Must know how to swim, and not be afraid of water, snakes, or alligators.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and Jon boat operation is preferred.
• Bilingual helpful.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) 
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development
• Pay rate: $22+/hr.

Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today! 

DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.