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Predator Bird Services Inc.
Wildlife Technician
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What they do
A Meteorologist studies the weather and other aspects of the atmosphere and atmospheric science. Analyses weather and climate data, reports current weather conditions and develops weather forecasts.
$77,397 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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.
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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.
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 neededEducation:
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 personJob Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$19.00- $21.