Canine Handler

About the Role

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 working with dogs every day, paid training and certifications, a company vehicle, and a salary starts at $43,500 annually.

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.

Job 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Uniforms provided
• Work from home

Location: Lansing, MI
Compensation: $43,500/yr plus full benefits & growth opportunities