Structural Services Technician - Midwest

Wild Goose Chase; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Year-end profit sharing

Vehicle reimbursement

Job summary

Wild Goose Chase is looking for a Structural Technician to join our team in Indianapolis. This role involves installing and maintaining bird control solutions while working both onsite and remotely. Candidates from the Midwest, especially the Indianapolis metro area, are preferred.

The ideal candidate should possess a valid driver's license, be comfortable working outdoors, and have a hands-on approach to problem-solving. We offer a competitive salary, vehicle reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments.
• Able to travel up to 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Install bird deterrence and exclusion solutions.
• Maintain and evaluate solutions at customer sites.
• Collaborate with the Wild Goose Chase team regularly.

Skills

Comfortable working outdoors

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Comfortable with power tools

Valid state driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

Handheld tools

Power tools

Microsoft Suite

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.

• 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 request
• 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.