Canine Handler - Battle Creek, MI

Rose Pest Solutions•Madison Heights, MI

1d•$43,500•Onsite

About The Position

🌟 Canine Handler – Join the Rose Family 🌟 Location: Battle Creek, MI - Marshall, MI Compensation: $43,500/yr plus full benefits & growth opportunities Rose Pest Solutions, based in Troy, Michigan, is a regional provider of urban pest management programs and services to commercial and residential clients throughout the Great Lakes area, including Lower Michigan to the eastern tip of the Upper Peninsula, Ohio, northern Indiana, northern Kentucky, western Pennsylvania, and the West Virginia Northern Panhandle. As a full-service pest management provider, Rose Pest Solutions has one of the largest bed bug scent detection programs in the U.S. The company’s in-house Canine Division includes several Canine Handlers and dogs specially trained to detect the scent of bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs. Due to the program’s success, Rose Pest Solutions is looking for a skilled Canine Handler to join its growing team. The Canine Handler chosen for this position will benefit from: Salary starts at $43,500 annually Working with dogs every day Paid training and certifications Company vehicle Health/Vision/Dental Insurance 401K w/ company match Uniforms provided Work from home Advancement opportunities

Requirements

Provide a safe area for the dog in a smoke-free environment at the handler’s home
Maintain daily care, training and safety for assigned dog
Follow company rules and regulations
Adhere to OSHA policies and procedures
Maintain communication with division supervisor
Read, write and communicate verbally in English
Complete paperwork accurately
Follow all company training and certification requirements
Present self and dog in a professional manner
Experience with canines, preferably at least one year of previous experience with handling, training, care of or other behavior knowledge
At least 18 years of age
Living in a smoke-free environment
High school diploma or equivalent; college education preferred
Able to work before 8 AM, after 5 PM, and/or on weekends
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and driving history that meets company requirements
Available to travel overnight or multiple nights when needed
Able to provide safe housing for assigned dog
Obtain and maintain scent detection certification with assigned dog
Obtain and maintain State Pesticide Application Certification
Pass required physical and security background checks

Responsibilities

Houses, cares for, and maintains a trained bed bug scent detection dog that has been assigned by the company.
Administers daily training to ensure thorough and accurate inspections.
Must be receptive to feedback and learning new dog training skills.
Drives to client locations to perform canine inspections in a variety of buildings, homes, and other environments.
Provides friendly, cordial, timely service to clients and works to build strong relationships with them.
Works with clients to explain canine inspection results, solve problems and make recommendations for future canine inspections.
Attends regular meetings and functions as a member of the Canine Division team.
Works to meet needs of co-workers and clients in a responsive manner.
Maintains reports, records, and other documentation using MS Word, MS Excel, through e-mail and SMS using computers, tablets and/or smartphones provided by the company.