Wildlife Technician

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 100 staff while maintaining more than 200 raptors. We work in some of Canada & United States largest sites.

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 position of Wildlife Control Technician in the area of Humble, TX. This position involves falconry work along with various other deterrent techniques.

**Submit a resume and cover letter in response to this posting with location of job site you are applying to**

Responsibilities:

**APPLICANT WILL BE PROVIDING FALCONRY BASED ABATEMENT IN A LANDFILL**THIS IS NOT A HUSBANDRY POSITION**WE WORK OUTSIDE IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER**

- Daily care and maintenance of birds of prey. This includes flying, 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

- Travel upon request

- Additional tasks as required

- Working at multiple locations a week

- 1 to 5 days a week

- Full or part time positions available

- Must have a reliable form of transportation

- Must be in shape and willing to work in all weather conditions

- Basic math and record keeping skills are necessary

- Must be able to hike/walk in steep terrain for up to 8 hours.

-Must be able to carry up to 50lbs for as far as a mile.

-Must be able to operate 4wd off road vehicles safely.

- Have the ability to be on call

-NO HEALTH BENEFITS AVAILABLE

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, IT MAY TAKE UP TO TWO WEEKS TO RECEIVE A MESSAGE

Experience/Qualifications:

- 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 5-10 miles each day

-Able and willing to work 8-12 hour days if necessary

-Is willing to working in adverse conditions, all weather conditions, and an ever changing environment each and every day

- 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 and trapping experience is a requirement

-Animal handling experience preferred

-Rate of pay $19.00-$21.00 per hour depending on experience

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time and Full time available

Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

• 8 hour shift

• Holidays

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)

• Firearms: 1 year (Preferred)

• Falconry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Falconry License
• Have you applied to Predator Bird Services before?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Humble, TX 77338 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Humble, TX 77338: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21