What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Control Technician position at Freedom Pest Control?
Freedom Pest Control, founded in 1993, focuses on delivering exceptional service while building lasting relationships with our customers. Our wildlife management division specializes in humane and effective solutions for nuisance wildlife control. We are currently seeking a Wildlife Control Technician to join our team and help make a difference for homeowners and businesses.
This role combines hands-on problem-solving, technical skills, and customer education in a rewarding and supportive environment.
What You'll Do:
As a Wildlife Control Technician, you will:
- Provide humane wildlife removal services, including trapping and exclusion to prevent wildlife reentry.
- Perform exclusion work by sealing entry points with materials like wire mesh, steel wool, and foam.
- Educate customers on how to make their homes less attractive to wildlife.
- Inspect attics, basements, crawl spaces, and roofs to assess and resolve wildlife issues.
- Work in attics removing insulation.
- Use ladders and tools to complete tasks in elevated spaces safely.
- Work on roofs to seal entry points or install mechanical devices for animal removal.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Comprehensive Training: Learn to handle wildlife, use tools, and prepare for your pesticide license (we cover the training and exams).
- Top-Tier Equipment: Company truck, uniforms, tools, and cell phone provided.
- Growth Opportunities: Access ongoing paid training and certifications to advance your career.
- Paid Drive Time: We pay you from your home to your first job and and your last.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health insurance and optional dental, accident, vision, and disability coverage.
- Company-Paid Term Life and Bridge Insurance..
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with up to 4% company matching.
- Paid time off starting at 5 days in your first year, plus 10 paid holidays.
- PTO increases with tenure, offering up to 3 weeks by your 5th year.
- A Supportive, Inclusive Workplace: Freedom Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds are welcomed, respected, and empowered to succeed.
What Makes a Successful Candidate?
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working outdoors and tackling hands-on challenges.
- Has a positive, can-do attitude and isn't afraid to get a little dirty.
- Is comfortable using basic tools and solving problems on the go.
- Is physically capable of using ladders (up to 275 lbs.), lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in confined spaces like attics and crawl spaces.
- Possesses basic carpentry skills and strong attention to detail.
- Values excellent customer service and education.
Previous experience is not required-our team will provide all the training you need!
About Us:
Freedom Pest Control is a QualityPro-certified company with a strong reputation for excellence in pest and wildlife management. We pride ourselves on being a team that cares about our employees and customers equally.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Freedom Pest Control is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds to join our team.
- Years 2-5 two weeks paid time off and approximately 10 holidays.
- After 5 years 3 weeks paid time off and approximately 10 holidays.
What successful candidates have:
- A love of working outdoors.
- A can-do attitude, not afraid of getting dirty.
- A basic understanding of simple power tools.
- A positive approach to customer service.
- Basic carpentry skills will be used to install devices to structures
Qualifications
Candidates must be physically capable of safely performing the following job duties:
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, roof tops, etc.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
Freedom Pest Control is a QualityPro company and a drug free workplace.
Salary : $24 - $26