Wildlife Technician - Part Time

Predator Bird Services Inc. (PBSI) is a professional wildlife management company dedicated to effectively solving the wildlife issues of some of North America's largest industrial sites. PBSI specializes in the use of trained birds of prey to create a hostile environment for any unwanted wildlife. Using extremely well defined raptor training techniques, together with other effective bird control tools, we have become one of North America’s wildlife control leaders.

PBSI was incorporated in 2008 and today employs more than 40 staff while maintaining more than 100 raptors. We work in some of Canada's largest industrial sites and in the last year have expanded to the US, Africa, and the Caribbean.

Our creative and innovative approach is focused on solving all challenges our engagements may present. The result is that each job is based on a highly customized program that delivers the most effective results for our client’s unique operating environment and site risk.

We are currently seeking candidates for the Part-time position for Wildlife Control Technician in the working in the areas of Naples, and Immokalee.

**Local applicants encouraged**

*Submit a resume and cover letter in response to this posting**

*Must be proficient in Excel*

Responsibilities:

- Possible daily care and maintenance of birds of prey. This includes feeding, cleaning boxes/perching areas/housing

- Operate different types of control tools to deter birds from using site

- Daily survey of species' and numbers of birds on-site

- Daily written reports

-Proficient in Microsoft Excel

- Must be able and willing to regularly to travel to different locations i.e. Naples, Immokalee

- Personal vehicle use on site may be required. A personal vehicle use stipend is offered.

- Additional tasks as required

Experience/Qualifications:

-Must be proficient in Excel

- Very keen observational skills and attention to detail are essential to this position

- Must accurately and meticulously record data in the field

- Maintain work truck, field equipment, bird equipment and safety equipment

-Able and willing to walk 5 miles each day

-Able and willing to work 8-11 hour days if necessary

- Must be willing to work weekends.

-Is willing to work in adverse conditions and an ever changing environment each and every day

-Willing to use firearms when necessary

- Ability to work independently and unsupervised, with a high level of self-motivation

- Must demonstrate quick learning, strong observational skills, critical thinking, recording skills, and self-reliance

- Communication skills are a must

- Given the nature of this work, applicants must be able to work unconventional hours, in all types of weather, and be physically fit (heavy lifting required)

- General interest and education in nature/birds/hunting is preferred

-Hunting experience a plus

-Firearms experience preferred

-Animal handling experience preferred

Job Types: Part-time.

1 Position will be Mon, Wed, Fri, with 4 hour shifts, possible extra hours available.

1 Position is for an AS NEEDED POSITION. Typical workdays will be Mon, Tues, Thurs, but not every week and days may vary.

Salary: $20 per hour

Job Hours: Will range between 4-16 hours/week based on applicant's availability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Naples and Immokalee for this job?

Ability to Commute:

• Naples, FL 34117 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20