Structural Services Technician - Midwest

Wild Goose Chase; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company vehicle

Vehicle reimbursement

Company phone

Year-end profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Wild Goose Chase, Inc. is seeking a Structural Services Technician to install bird deterrence systems, clean facilities, and support customers with science-based solutions across the Midwest and nationwide.

This hands-on role spends at least half the time on site at customer locations, traveling up to 60%, and requires lifting up to 50 pounds, ladder work, and teamwork.

If you enjoy practical problem solving, safe work practices, and a dynamic field environment, apply now.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license and a clean driving record (MVR).
• Drug and substance free as a condition of employment.
• Comfortable working around wildlife and outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to travel up to 60% and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders and operate PPE and fall protection.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and able to learn other PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Install bird deterrence and exclusion solutions at customer sites.
• Clean bird fecal matter and maintain sites.
• Trap birds as needed and ensure humane handling.
• Explain company science-based solutions to customers.
• Spend at least half time onsite; collaborate with team and report status.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean MVR

Drug-free

Comfortable with wildlife

Outdoor work

Travel up to 60%

Lift 50 pounds

Ladder work

Team player

Can-do attitude

Professional appearance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Wild Goose Chase, Inc. (WGC) is a leading bird control solutions company dedicated to helping businesses and properties manage bird issues through proven, science-based solutions. With nearly 30 years of experience and a growing national footprint, we pride ourselves on innovative approaches to bird management that balance property and wildlife needs. Wild Goose Chase’s employees are: evidence-based, tenacious, and respectful. Those 3 values guide the way everyone operates within the company. If these values align with your values, we want to hear from you!

Position Overview

This position performs a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: installing bird deterrence and exclusion solutions, cleaning bird fecal matter, trapping birds, and explaining or representing the company and our science-based solutions to customers.

Structural technicians spend at least half of their time onsite at customer locations, installing, maintaining, or evaluating solutions. While not in the field, technicians are expected to meet regularly with the Wild Goose Chase team (virtually or in person) to communicate on status of jobs, receive future assignments, contribute feedback and ideas to improve team processes, etc.

Key Requirements

To perform tasks associated with this role, the candidate needs to be based out of the Midwest, but willing to travel by car and airplane across the U.S. to service customers. Candidates based in the Chicago metro area, Indianapolis metro area, Milwaukee metro area, and Detroit metro area are preferred. An ideal candidate would be an outdoors man or woman, comfortable working with wildlife, and/or a trades person comfortable working with handheld and power tools for structural installations. This job is well suited for someone interested in variety in their day‑to‑day. We’re looking for hands‑on problem solvers and collaborative team‑players with can‑do attitudes.

• Have a valid state driver's license.
• Have a clean MVR (driving record)
• Be drug & substance free.
• Must be comfortable working in environments where there is wildlife (birds) present.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Be able to travel up to 60% of the time. Travel may include overnight stays (paid for by company).
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Be able to safely carry, set up, and load/unload ladders up to 28 feet by yourself.
• Be able to safely climb and work from fixed, extension, and step ladders of varying heights.
• Be able to bend, stoop, and kneel multiple times throughout the day to carry and install equipment and materials.
• Be able to safely use a variety of fall protection and PPE equipment.
• Be able to pass a medical evaluation and fit test for respirator use.
• Be familiar with and able to operate a variety of handheld and power tools.
• With training, be able to operate and work from aerial man lifts
• With training, be able to load, hook up, and safely tow trailers with appropriate vehicles
• Candidates need to be comfortable working at heights.
• Be able to keep safety top priority and take proper safety measures depending on the circumstance (such as wearing proper PPE).
• Have a professional appearance, including a company uniform while working.
• Be familiar with and comfortable utilizing Microsoft Suite solutions, including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Teams etc.
• Open to learning and utilizing other project management software as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary rate for wildlife management industry
• Vehicle Reimbursement or company vehicle provided
• Technology: Company phone provided upon re quest
• Benefits Package: Health insurance, 401(k), year-end profit sharing, and PTO

Wild Goose Chase is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

I have read the above requirements for the position of Strucutral Services Technician and am ABLE to perform each job function now and know of no reason where I would be unable to perform these required duties in the future. Please notify a member of management immediately if you are unable to perform any of the essential job functions.

I have read the Structural Services Technician description stated herein and understand and agree my employment with Wild Goose Chase (WGC) is for no definite period of time and that Wild Goose Chase (WGC) may elect to discontinue my employment relationship for whatever reason it considers proper and at any time. I, likewise, may leave the Company for whatever reason I consider proper and at any time.