Water Control Technician

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com.

OVERVIEW

The Water Control Technician is responsible for supporting daily farm water‑management operations by installing, relocating, and maintaining pumps, coordinating with equipment operators, and ensuring all pump systems meet safety and operational standards. This role requires strong communication, routine maintenance skills, accurate record‑keeping, and the ability to keep pump sites clean, organized, and functioning efficiently. The technician works closely with the Farm Manager, Ag Techs, and other field staff to ensure proper water flow, respond to operational needs, assist with spills or cleanup, and support overall farm productivity.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability to move and install, relocate pumps in/out as needed.
• Ability to coordinate with backhoe operator for pump installation.
• Ability to complete pump maintenance Inspections; grease, fluid levels, belt adjustments, check hydraulic systems, report any damages to the shop or supervisor.
• Ability to communicate and comply with safety standards.
• Ability to place booms out by pump stations where needed.
• Ensure that all pumps comply with all the safety standards
• Ability to comply with pump maintenance schedules.
• Ability to maintain logs on a routine basis.
• Maintain truck and lifting gear clear and organized
• Ensure area surrounding pumps is clear or free of weeds
• Operate pumps as needed and communicate with Farm Manager or Ag. Tech
• Ability to communicate when inventory and supplies are needed
• Assist with spills and clean up
• Other farm duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of local roads
• Ability to follow verbal instructions accurately.
• Good physical condition
• Excellent organizational skills and attendance.
• Strong communication
• Pass background check

Location of Role

• SFC

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.