Wildlife Service Technician
Orkin
- Nashville, TN
- $20.00-25.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesWho is Critter Control?Founded in 1983, Critter Control Operations provides industry-leading nuisance wildlife, animal, and integrated pest management services for commercial and residential properties across the nation.As a brand, we are committed to our team members. If you are a driven professional who embraces our values and drives our standards of excellence, you will achieve success and grow within our organization!What does a day in the life look like?As a Wildlife Service Technician, you will be part of a team of professionals who provides world-class wildlife management services for both residential and commercial properties. You will be heroes in your communities protecting people, property, and wildlife. A successful Wildlife Service Technician needs to be motivated, energetic, and creative with outstanding communication skills.Your daily activities include…
- Build strong relationships with internal and external customers
- Inspect and identify properties for wildlife damage including on roofs, in attics, and in crawlspaces
- Remove nuisance wildlife from residential and commercial properties
- Perform exclusion work to prevent the reentry of wildlife into homes and businesses
- Install and service bait stations and exclusion devices
- Operate and maintain service vehicle and equipment
- Identify and communicate any safety-related obstacles and lead with a safety-first mindset
- You are self-motivated, driven, and enjoy working outdoors
- You do not mind rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty
- You are hands-on and have a basic knowledge of power tools
- You enjoy building relationships and creating a bond with people
- You have a creative approach to problem-solving
- You hold yourself to high standards. Our team members exhibit the highest level of professionalism and presentation standards both on and off the job
- Competitive pay $20-$25/hour
- Company vehicle (gas and maintenance covered), tablet, cell phone, and uniforms
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, maternity, & life insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarship awards
- Industry-leading, quality, comprehensive training program
- Ability to become a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator and Pesticide Applicator
- Safely use a ladder within the manufacturer's weight capacity
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Safely access crawl spaces, attics, confined spaces, rooftops, etc. including the ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which sometimes requires an OSHA-compliant respirator
- Ability to work in different types of weather conditions
- No Experience Required – Customer Service, General Labor, or Construction Experience is a plus!
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record
- Ability to pass a drug screen and background check is required
- Ability to work in the field independently, manage route-based assignments and interact with our great customers