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Posted July 30, 2026

Wildlife Technician

PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL, INC
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 49503 Full Time
Reference: 286145498

Description:

Varment Guard – Own Your Territory – Help Protect Homes


At Varment Guard, our technicians do more than remove nuisance animals. They solve problems and help customers feel safe in their own homes. As a Wildlife Technician, you'll manage your own territory, provide humane wildlife control services, and build strong customer relationships. This role services Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding areas.


Training Pay is $22.00 - $24.00 Per Hour + Uncapped Earning Potential Through Sales Incentives!


What Makes This Role Different

  • Monday through Friday, daytime hours. No nights, no weekends.
  • Room to grow - Seek opportunities to grow your territory and show customers the value of our service every time.
  • Team behind you - Independent in the field, never alone. A strong support team backs every technician.

What You'll Do

  • Prevent, manage, and remove nuisance animals (raccoons, squirrels, opossums, skunks, groundhogs, and more) from homes, buildings, and surrounding areas
  • Conduct inspections and design management strategies, including work on ladders and rooftops to access problem areas
    Build strong customer relationships
  • Perform repair work on homes to seal entry points and prevent future wildlife intrusion 
  • Use a range of products, protocols, and methods to remove nuisance wildlife Work in indoor and outdoor conditions, comfortably navigating ladders and rooftop access as a regular part of the job

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k)
  • Career growth opportunities in a stable, family-owned business with over 100 years of service excellence
  • A supportive culture rooted in teamwork, trust, and excellence

What You Bring

  • Friendly, respectful disposition with customers
  • Ability to work on ladders and rooftops on a regular basis, along with other physical demands of the role.
  • Self-starter who thrives working independently
  • Patient, detail-oriented, and proud of your work
  • Comfortable with physical work, including regular work on ladders and rooftops, and outdoor conditions
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bonus points: Degree in Wildlife Management or related field

At Varment Guard, everything we do is grounded in our Core Four

  • Leave No Doubt You Care: Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
  • Own It: Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
  • Grow to Control Our Destiny: Seek opportunities to grow your territory and resell our value every time.
  • Shape Our Legacy: Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Ready to Own It?

Be part of a company where your service matters, your work protects homes and wildlife, and your future is in your hands.

Note: As a Technician with Varment Guard, you will undergo a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record check upon receiving an employment offer.


Varment Guard, a division of Plunkett's Pest Control, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

Requirements:






Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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