Wildlife Removal Technician, Austin Professional Wildlife Removal

Position Overview

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Salary: $40,000 to $100,000 annually

Education Required: Bachelor degree

Description

Austin Professional Wildlife Removal is hiring a Wildlife Removal Technician in Austin, Texas, an entry-level full-time position with annual salary of $40,000 to $100,000 and an application deadline of June 1, 2026.

Austin Professional Wildlife Removal is a locally owned wildlife control company providing humane wildlife removal and exclusion services to residential and commercial properties across Central Texas. The team is small enough that individual work matters, and varied enough that no two jobs look the same.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in humane wildlife control and exclusion. The work is physical, outdoors, and not for everyone; please read the requirements before applying.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors in the Texas heat.
• Assist in the humane removal of wildlife from residential and commercial properties.
• Conduct property inspections to identify wildlife entry points.
• Climb ladders to access roofs and high areas.
• Carry 60+ lbs of equipment as needed.
• Perform exclusion work to prevent future wildlife intrusions.
• Crawl through attics, crawlspaces, and swampy or wild natural areas to complete inspections.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided.
• Provide excellent customer service and educate clients on wildlife prevention.

Requirements

• Interest in wildlife management and humane animal control.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working independently after training.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record (company vehicle provided).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with local wildlife species and behaviors.

Additional Notes

• Full-time, 40 to 50 hours per week.
• Start date: June 1, 2026.
• Hands-on training in a specialized trade with opportunity for growth and increased responsibility.
• Small team where the work matters and no two jobs are alike.

How to Apply

Apply by emailing Matthew Pankus by June 1, 2026.

Application materials:

• Resume.
• Brief cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

Direct questions to Matthew Pankus at mattpankus@aprowildlife.com.