Wildlife and Exclusion Technician

Thomas Pest Services•Town of Colonie, NY

1d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

At Thomas Pest Services, we take pride in being one of the fastest-growing, family-owned, and operated pest management companies in the Capital and Hudson Valley Regions. Our success is driven by individuals who embody our core values. We believe that the key to our business thriving is ensuring the personal growth and success of our team members. We foster a culture of passionate and empathetic leadership, relationship-building, and providing clear career paths for growth and internal promotions. When you join Thomas Pest Services, you receive everything you need to be successful, competent, and confident in your role. Who We Need Our business and team are growing. We are currently hiring a Wildlife and Exclusion Technician who can learn quickly, digest technical information, and thrive working in a team environment. Our Wildlife and Exclusion Technicians play a pivotal role in our commitment to relationship-based pest management. Collaborating with both residential and commercial clients, responsibilities include: Inspecting residential and commercial properties Identifying wildlife entry points and activity Trapping and resolving nuisance wildlife issues Performing exclusion work to prevent future infestations Completing light carpentry repairs and metal fabrication (using a brake) Communicating clearly with customers and teammates Utilizing mobile technology for documentation and reporting This is a hands-on, problem-solving role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning technical skills, and delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements

18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to travel up to one hour from our service area each day, with the ability to return home at the end of every shift
Ability to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September
Physical Demands of Wildlife and Exclusion Technicians While performing job responsibilities, technicians will frequently engage in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling. Individuals should be capable of reaching with hands and arms, climbing on ladders, kneeling, and crawling. Applicants must possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable working on ladders up to 40 feet. Technicians should anticipate working in various climates. We provide proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and thorough training to ensure a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

Inspecting residential and commercial properties
Identifying wildlife entry points and activity
Trapping and resolving nuisance wildlife issues
Performing exclusion work to prevent future infestations
Completing light carpentry repairs and metal fabrication (using a brake)
Communicating clearly with customers and teammates
Utilizing mobile technology for documentation and reporting

Benefits

Simple IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
$400.00 towards health insurance including dental and vision.
$250.00 towards self-improvement
Company vehicle and gas card
Smart Phone
Company Paid Uniforms
Customer Review Cash
Paid time off starts accruing day 1 of employment
Paid Holidays
No pest management experience needed
Pathways to Growth – our development plan for technician growth
Comprehensive in-field and classroom training programs designed to get you certified, knowledgeable, confident and prepared to hit the ground running
We pay for certification exams and annual renewals
On-going training to keep you sharp and ahead of the game on industry trends and changes