Structural Bird Control Technician/Canine Handler

About the role

Wild Goose Chase (WGC) and Migratory Bird Management (MBM) perform a variety of control services that help customers solve pest bird problems related to Canada geese, gulls, pigeons, sparrows, starlings, and other pest birds. This work is led by the combination of Supervisor teams: Field Operations Manager, Special Ops Manager, and Dog Trainer and is completed together with the Structural Bird Control Technician/Canine Handler performing a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directing dog to disperse Canada geese from a property seasonally
• Cleaning nesting material and feces from surfaces
• Preparing surfaces for the installation of various custom and stock bird control devices
• Installation of these devices
• Completing job setups and job takedowns

Requirements

• Based out of the Detroit area, willing to keep a company vehicle and working dog at home
• Willing to do service routes with a dog to disperse Canada geese during seasonal contracts
• Available to travel by car and airplane across the U.S. to service customers
• Comfortable working with wildlife and/or comfortable working with handheld and power tools for structural installations
• Hands-on problem solver and collaborative team-player with can-do attitude
• PT to FT seasonal employee in the Detroit area
• Valid state driver's license
• Clean MVR (driving record)
• Drug & substance free
• Able to drive a minimum of 100 miles a day
• Able to read a map and know directions
• Professional appearance, including company uniform while working
• Available for weekend work
• Staggered work start times and ending times that are irregular and varied based on weather and servicing conditions
• Able to work before sunrise and after sunset at times
• Able to work in all kinds of weather
• Must regularly lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds
• Able to bend over frequently
• Able to handle a dog physically
• Able to use English for commanding dogs on what is required of them
• Able to get in and out of a vehicle with dogs multiple times in a day based on the number of accounts being serviced in a 4-10 hour shift (can be as many as 30 times getting out and 30 times getting in the vehicle)
• Able to be in an enclosed vehicle with dog(s) that may be wet for an extended period of time
• Able to walk on natural terrain, including slopes, and other irregular surfaces of all kinds
• Able to use Agrilaser (handheld laser) and Aerotrooper (RC boat) safely in the field as a tool needed when not using a dog
• Able to keep safety top priority and take proper safety measures depending on the circumstance (such as wearing proper PPE)
• Comfortable working on elevated roofs on a regular basis
• Able to safely climb and work from fixed, extension, and step ladders of varying heights
• Able to safely carry, set up, and load/unload ladders up to 28 feet by yourself
• Able to bend, stoop, and kneel multiple times throughout the day to carry and install equipment and materials
• Able to safely use a variety of fall protection and PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Able to pass a medical evaluation and fit test for respirator use
• Familiar with and able to operate a variety of handheld and power tools
• Able to operate and work from aerial man lifts
• Able to load, hook up, and safely tow trailers with appropriate vehicles
• Available for an average 35 hours per week during peak season (March 1st thru June 30th and August 1st thru November 30th) — non-peak season hours may be greatly reduced
• Have a working cell phone and familiar with apps
• Have email accessibility (company provides an email address for company business only)

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with dogs preferred
• Outdoorsman or woman preferred
• Trades person comfortable with handheld and power tools preferred

Pay

Salary rate: $20-24/hour based on experience

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Company vehicle provided
• Reimbursement for canine housing on top of hourly salary
• Company phone provided upon request
• Health insurance, 401(k), and PTO for Full Time Employees
• PTO for Part Time Employees
• All expenses for care of the dog (vet bills, food, etc.) covered by the company
• Canine housing subsidy in addition to hourly salary rate