Milfoil Crewman

Southern Maine Invasive Aquatic Management (SMIAM) is looking for two reliable crew members to join our team for the summer season, from May 19th through the end of August. This position is ideal for college students on summer break, with hourly wages ranging from $25 to $28.

With over a decade of experience in freshwater invasive species management, SMIAM specializes in controlling Variable Leaf Milfoil, Invasive Bladderwort, Invasive Naiad, and Curly Leaf Pondweed. This summer, we’re contracted for at least 830 hours of work across Thompson Lake, Shapleigh Pond, Mousam Lake, and North Gorham Pond.

As part of our crew, you’ll assist in removing and managing invasive aquatic plants. Responsibilities include:

• Diving in shallow waters (3'-15' deep) using air supplied by a compressor to hand-remove plants
• Collecting floating plant fragments
• Organizing removed plant material on our suction harvester boat
• Deploying benthic barriers to block sunlight and prevent Milfoil growth

All wetsuits and dive equipment are provided.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors for 10-hour shifts, 3-5 days per week, in all weather conditions
• Comfortable working in and under water
• Willingness to commute to Oxford, Gorham, and Shapleigh, Maine

Compensation:

• $25 per hour starting wage
• $28 per hour for PADI-certified divers
• Additional pay for candidates with prior Milfoil removal experience

While PADI certification is beneficial, it is not required by OSHA since we use an air compressor instead of scuba tanks. However, some diving experience is preferred.

For photos and videos of our work, visit: https://smiam.me/

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, ME 04103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, ME 04103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28