What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mowing Technician position at Dragonfly Pond Works?
Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!
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Pay: $18- $22 an hour- Full-time
Requirements
- Al least 1 year of background and formal experience in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
- Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
- Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
- Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
- Must comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures.
- Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Foreman on all aspects of pond maintenance services.
- Mowing/string trimming slopes and basins of ponds
- Selective removal of invasive plants around ponds
- Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
- Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.
- May be asked to help in other divisions such as inspection repair as needed.
Safe operation and maintenance of the following equipment:
- Mowers - Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac.
- Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
- Backpack blowers and sprayers
- Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Referral Bonus
- Protective Footwear Bonus
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
Potential Growth Path
- Crew Leader
- Operations Manager
Dragonfly Pond Works is a leading environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities.
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary : $18 - $22
