Wildlife and Exclusion Technician

Wildlife and Exclusion Technician

At Thomas Pest Services, we take pride in being one of the fastest-growing, family‑owned, and operated pest management companies in the Capital and Hudson Valley Regions. Our success is driven by individuals who embody our core values. We believe that the key to our business thriving is ensuring the personal growth and success of our team members. We foster a culture of passionate and empathetic leadership, relationship‑building, and providing clear career paths for growth and internal promotions.

When you join Thomas Pest Services, you receive everything you need to be successful, competent, and confident in your role.

Our business and team are growing. We are currently hiring a Wildlife and Exclusion Technician who can learn quickly, digest technical information, and thrive working in a team environment.

• Inspecting residential and commercial properties
• Identifying wildlife entry points and activity
• Trapping and resolving nuisance wildlife issues
• Performing exclusion work to prevent future infestations
• Completing light carpentry repairs and metal fabrication (using a brake)
• Communicating clearly with customers and teammates
• Utilizing mobile technology for documentation and reporting

This is a hands‑on, problem‑solving role ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning technical skills, and delivering excellent customer service.

• $45,000 - $65,000 annual earning potential, beginning at $23.00, depending on experience level
• Tech lead commission

• Simple IRA (3% match after one year of employment)
• $400 towards health insurance including dental and vision
• $250 towards self‑improvement

• Company vehicle and gas card
• Smart Phone
• Company paid uniforms
• Customer review cash

• Paid time off starts accruing day 1 of employment
• Paid holidays

• No pest management experience needed
• Pathways to growth – our development plan for technician growth
• Comprehensive in‑field and classroom training programs designed to get you certified, knowledgeable, confident and prepared to hit the ground running
• We pay for certification exams and annual renewals
• Ongoing training to keep you sharp and ahead of the game on industry trends and changes

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to travel up to one hour from our service area each day, with the ability to return home at the end of every shift
• Ability to work full-time with the potential for overtime during May - September

While performing job responsibilities, technicians will frequently engage in activities such as lifting, walking, and crawling. Individuals should be capable of reaching with hands and arms, climbing on ladders, kneeling, and crawling. Applicants must possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should be comfortable working on ladders up to 40 feet. Technicians should anticipate working in various climates.

We provide proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and thorough training to ensure a safe working environment.

Thomas Pest Services is an EOE and drug‑free workplace.