What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship - Stormwater position at Dragonfly Pond Works?
Summer Internship
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, Internships, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!
Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23320
Pay: $16.00 an hour
This position provides a learning environment that ensures that the company's clients are serviced according to the highest standard of quality, maximizing efficiency and productivity while upholding the regulations for treating ponds and lakes. This role is integral to the smooth and profitable execution of work performed by Dragonfly Pond Works and to creating future leaders for the company.
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in natural sciences or compatible environmental studies program and entering Junior or Senior year, preferred.
- Proven interest in working outdoors with a passion for creating and maintaining healthy aquatic systems.
- Desire a full-time five-day work week.
- Relevant work experience is desired but not required.
- Ability to swim.
- Ability to regularly lift 75 pounds.
- Adapt and/or able to improvise quickly, as demanded by conditions or unknown factors
- Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report to the Crew Lead.
- Shadow departments and learn about the operations of the company.
- Identify and treat invasive weeds.
- Visual inspection of pond components.
- Mow, weed-eat, and clean sites.
- Operate various equipment such as Ventrac, Wright Mower, Grandstand Mower, Hedge Trimmer, Chainsaw and String Trimmer.
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 be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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