Wildlife Technician (3 years experience required)

1st Response Pest Management; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Response Pest Management is seeking an experienced Wildlife Technician to join our Central Ohio team. This is not an entry‑level position and requires at least three years of professional wildlife control experience, with a proven ability to inspect, diagnose, sell, and perform wildlife services with minimal supervision.

As a Wildlife Technician, you’ll inspect properties, identify entry points, perform trapping, removal, exclusion work, and site repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of professional wildlife control experience.
• Experience with nuisance wildlife including squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, skunks, groundhogs, and similar species.
• Experience performing exclusion work and basic structural repairs.
• Ability to inspect properties and recommend appropriate wildlife solutions.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing wildlife inspections
• Identifying entry points and recommending exclusion solutions
• Trapping and removing nuisance wildlife
• Completing exclusion and repair work
• Installing preventative measures to keep wildlife from returning
• Communicating clearly and professionally with customers
• Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Accurately documenting inspections and completed work

Skills

Wildlife control

Customer service

Inspection

Exclusion work

Tools

Wildlife trapping equipment

Repair tools

Job description

Wildlife Technician (3+ Years Experience Required)

Powell, OH | Full-Time

1st Response Pest Management is seeking an experienced Wildlife Technician to join our growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated wildlife professional looking for a long-term career with an established, family-owned company known for exceptional customer service and premium-quality work.

This is not an entry-level position. Applicants should have at least three (3) years of professional wildlife control experience and be capable of independently inspecting, diagnosing, selling, and performing wildlife services with minimal supervision.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy solving challenging wildlife problems, and want to represent a company with an outstanding reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

About 1st Response Pest Management

1st Response Pest Management is a locally owned, family-operated company serving homeowners and businesses throughout Central Ohio. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and industry-leading pest and wildlife solutions through professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Our team takes pride in doing things the right way. We invest in quality equipment, maintain high standards, and strive to provide an experience that reflects the premium service our customers expect.

A Day in the Life

As a Wildlife Technician, you'll inspect residential and commercial properties, identify wildlife activity, develop effective solutions, and perform wildlife removal and exclusion services.

Typical Responsibilities Include

• Performing wildlife inspections
• Identifying entry points and recommending exclusion solutions
• Trapping and removing nuisance wildlife
• Completing exclusion and repair work
• Installing preventative measures to keep wildlife from returning
• Communicating clearly and professionally with customers
• Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Accurately documenting inspections and completed work

You’ll enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, solving different challenges every day while helping customers protect their homes and businesses.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of professional wildlife control experience
• Experience with nuisance wildlife including squirrels, raccoons, bats, birds, skunks, groundhogs, and similar species
• Experience performing exclusion work and basic structural repairs
• Ability to inspect properties and recommend appropriate wildlife solutions
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and safely work on ladders, roofs, crawl spaces, attics, and other confined areas
• Ability to obtain any required Ohio licenses or certifications if not already licensed

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime during peak seasons as customer demand requires.