Wildlife Technician

Turner Pest Control • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Wildlife Technician, you'll help safely remove and prevent wildlife from entering homes and businesses. Your day-to-day work will include inspecting properties, identifying where animals are getting in, and making repairs to seal those entry points. This is a hands-on role that involves working with tools and materials similar to those used in construction. If you're comfortable climbing ladders, using power tools, and solving problems on the spot, this could be a great fit. You'll be making a real impact by protecting people's homes while treating animals humanely and professionally.

Requirements

• Ability to safely move about customer locations, ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service out-of-way areas, and position yourself to conduct service under/around furniture, equipment, and tight spaces.
• Ability to abide by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services & O.S.H.A guidelines.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints in order to properly trap wildlife.
• Ability to safely move items and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all regular seasonal weather conditions.
• Flexibility to assist in various service departments within the branch as needed.
• Basic math skills to measure and mix product applications accurately.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes an OSHA compliant respirator in some cases.
• Technical proficiency with computers, smart phones, etc.
• Held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• High school degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic and dedicated with a keen eye for detail and love of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to identify animal entry points.
• Make repairs to seal animal entry points.
• Safely remove and prevent wildlife from entering homes and businesses.
• Treat animals humanely and professionally.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options
• Delta Dental and Vision
• Prescription drug program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
• Health Savings Plans (HSA) available with qualified plans
• Competitive hourly compensation
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life insurance and short-term disability 100% company paid (with options to buy up)
• Long-term disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance options
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunities for growth
• Paid training
• Take home company vehicle for field positions
• Paid time off
• Eight paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED