Structural Services Technician - Midwest

WILD GOOSE CHASE INC; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle reimbursement

Company vehicle

Company phone

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Wild Goose Chase, Inc. seeks a hands-on Structural Services Technician to install bird deterrence and exclusion solutions, service sites, and explain our science-based methods to customers. Based in the Midwest, the role requires extensive travel (up to 60%), lifting up to 50 pounds, and comfort with outdoor work and wildlife.

You will collaborate with the team to ensure safety and quality on every job. Ideal candidates are practical, skilled with handheld and power tools, and able to adhere to

Qualifications

• Must be based in the Midwest with willingness to travel across the U.S.
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Drug & substance free.
• Comfort working with wildlife (birds) outdoors in various weather.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and carry/load ladders up to 28 ft.
• Pass a medical evaluation and respirator fit test.
• Experience with handheld/power tools and PPE.
• Professional appearance and must wear company uniform.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office; willingness to learn other PM software.

Responsibilities

• Install bird deterrence and exclusion solutions at customer sites.
• Clean bird fecal matter and maintain work areas.
• Trapping birds as required by projects.
• Explain and promote the company’s science-based solutions to customers.
• Spend at least half time onsite, with regular team check-ins (virtual or in-person).
• Travel up to 60% of the time, including potential overnight stays.
• Operate safely with PPE and fall protection; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Drug-free

Outdoor/wildlife comfort

Hand-on with tools

Travel up to 60%

Lift 50 lbs

Ladder safety

PPE compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Handheld tools

Power tools

Ladders (up to 28 ft)

PPE equipment

Job description

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.

Successful candidates must possess the following:

• 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.