Aquatic Control Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.18 - $40.79 Hourly
Location : Various-Naples, FL, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 10224
Department: Growth Management Community Development
Division: Operations & Regulatory Management
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 252
Job Summary
Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Leads a crew of workers engaged in operating equipment and performing maintenance work associated with various projects within an assigned division of the County.
Essential Functions
• Leads a crew of workers in operating equipment and performing maintenance work associated with various projects within an assigned Department/Division of the County.
• Provides direction, training, and assistance to employees; coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments and evaluates work; monitors status of work; and troubleshoots problem situations.
• Assists in ensuring adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; and coordinates activities to maintain safety and traffic control at work sites, including flagging of traffic and setup of safety cones, barricades, and road/warning signs; reports accidents, injuries, and other incidents.
• Assists in coordinating, prioritizing, and overseeing projects; reviews or issues work orders; assists in determining and coordinating necessary equipment, materials, and manpower to conduct projects; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; dispatches crew members, vehicles, or equipment to work sites as needed; reports damage/vandalism, potentially hazardous/dangerous situations, or other problems to supervisor; and responds to problems or emergency situations.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving solid waste transfer and recycling operations; recycles oils, anti-freeze, fluorescent tubes and mercury, batteries, or other materials; hauls/transports metals and white goods; compacts household trash; stores and bales OCC and aluminum materials; stacks and disposes of scrap metals; cleans dumping areas; and coordinates sales to customers, receipt of payments, and forwarding of revenues.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving aquatic control and maintenance of lakes, beaches, canals, or ditches; conducts safety inspections; inspects pond pumps and maintains filters; mixes chemicals for application of aquatic herbicides and pesticides; loads chemicals and calibrates/maintains spray pumps; applies herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, and germicides; controls vegetation in drainage system for maximum drainage; cuts/removes weeds, grass, cattails, or other vegetation around lake; trims palm trees; maintains and repairs community street lights, entrance feature lighting, and signage; replaces light bulbs and ballasts; assists with bay monitoring activities; rakes beach sand; cleans lakes and canals; and picks up and removes dead fish and animals.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving grounds maintenance or landscaping projects; mows grass; edges landscaped areas, public areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and fence lines; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters flowers, grass, and landscaped areas; weeds flower beds; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs; cuts down trees and tree limbs; grinds stumps; installs/lays sod; aerates, seeds, fertilizes, and waters grounds; applies herbicides and pesticides; spreads pine straw, mulch, and other grounds materials; rakes and disposes of grass clippings, brush, and other materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from grounds and parking lots; empties trash containers; removes dead animals from grounds or roadways; hauls garbage, tree limbs, and vegetation to landfill or other designated location; and digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and recreational facilities; drags, grooms, and top dresses ball fields; spreads clay in ball fields; measures, marks, lays out, and paints playing fields and lines according to specifications; installs, repairs, or adjusts pitching rubbers, home plates, and bases; maintains tennis, basketball, and bocci courts; replaces and repairs tennis nets and volleyball nets; installs and repairs tennis wind screens; repairs playground equipment; maintains boat launching ramps and boat docks; maintains playground and recreational equipment; repairs gates and fences; assembles and repairs bleachers, benches, and picnic tables; sets timers for lights and irrigation systems; sweeps and blows out dugouts; and removes debris from fields, grounds, and lake.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving building maintenance projects; performs light construction projects; pressure-washes exterior walls and other areas; paints interior/exterior surfaces and equipment; performs masonry work; welds/mends broken or worn parts; replaces batteries, light bulbs, and ballasts; maintains heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; troubleshoots HVAC leaks or other problems; and cleans condenser coils and replaces filters/belts.
• Oversees and assists in performing various tasks involving custodial maintenance projects; sweeps, vacuums, mops, strips, and/or waxes floor surfaces; cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms and locker rooms; replenishes soap and paper products; empties trash cans, recycling containers, and ash urns; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; cleans light fixtures; and removes graffiti from walls, walkways, or other surfaces.
• Performs general/manual tasks associated with division projects; sharpens blades and replaces parts; climbs ladders; sets up or arranges equipment for special events/activities; lifts/moves furniture, equipment, and heavy materials; and assists with cleanup following hurricanes, storms, or emergency situations.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to division activities; researches problems and provides information; and formulates and initiates plan of action to correct problems/issues.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with division projects, which may include a utility truck/vehicle, trailer, golf cart, boom truck, bucket lift, backhoe, trackhoe, dump truck, pumper truck, front end loader, bobcat, forklift, airboat, all-terrain vehicle, crane, skid loader, baler, trash compactor, sludge press, polymer equipment, tractor, side-arm mower, riding mower, pushing mower, weed eater, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, sod cutter, chipper, sweeper, air conditioner, motors, pumps, air compressor, generator, jackhammer, pressure washer, grinder, drill, drill press, saw, circular saw, chain saw, concrete saw, cement mixer, welder, chalk machine, sprayer, hand compactor, stump grinder, vacuum cleaner, traffic data recorder, traffic data sensor, charger, data converter, handheld meter reading device, ground penetrating radar, radio detection locator, pipe locator, metal locator, electronic locator, marker locator, jet-vacuum machine, probe, manhole hook, valve key, vactor truck, camera truck, grout truck, data view computer, gas detector, odor control units, shovel, rake, pick, machete, post hole digger, level, ladder, gauges, meters, measuring devices, camera, carpentry tools, plumbing tools, electrician tools, painting tools, mechanic tools, power tools, hand tools, or two-way radio.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; and obtains competitive bids and price quotes.
• Performs administrative tasks; reviews logs/forms completed by staff members; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; reviews timecards and research discrepancies; and prepares payroll documents and forwards for payment.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
Licenses/Certificates:
• May require other certification or licensing based on area of assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
• Must possess and maintain a Florida Ornamental & Turf Pesticide License within six (6) months of hire.
Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess vocational/technical training in general maintenance work, water utility operations, mechanics, electrical maintenance, or specialized work in area of assignment such as irrigation?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving maintenance (e.g. grounds maintenance, general building maintenance, equipment operation, and/or maintenance work in area of assignment)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience.
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How many years of professional maintenance experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years of Experience
• 3-5 Years of Experience
• 6-9 Years of Experience
• 10+ Years of Experience

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Please select the appropriate amount of supervisory experience you possess.

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years of Experience
• 3-5 Years of Experience
• 6-9 Years of Experience
• 10+ Years of Experience

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Please briefly describe your supervisory experience of a maintenance work unit.
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Do you possess and maintain a Florida Restricted Use Ornamental & Turf Pesticide Applicator's License or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Able to Obtain

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question