FullTime Pest Control Lighting Technician

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Greenville/Greer; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Company vehicle and equipment

Career-development and advancement

Job summary

Pest Hunters of Greenville and Humbug Lighting of Greenville are seeking a dependable, motivated Full-Time Pest Control & Lighting Technician to join our team in Greenville, SC. This year-round role combines pest-control and lighting installation, with cross-training across two growing service businesses to enhance skills and earnings potential.

Starting pay is $22.00/hour with performance-based earnings up to $35.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Outdoor work is required.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Commitment to safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide residential and commercial pest-control services.
• Perform mosquito and other outdoor pest treatments.
• Install and service pest-control equipment and systems.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to customers.
• Maintain pest-control records and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-train across pest control and lighting installations.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Customer interaction

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Team player

Job description

Full-Time Pest Control & Lighting Technician

Pest Hunters of Greenville | Humbug Lighting of Greenville Location: Greenville, South Carolina Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round Base Pay: $22.00/hour Performance-Based Earning Potential: Up to $35.00/hour

Two Trades. One Full-Time Career.

Pest Hunters of Greenville and Humbug Lighting of Greenville are seeking a dependable, motivated Full-Time Pest Control & Lighting Technician to join our growing team.

This is a unique year-round position combining two skilled service trades:

Pest Control Technician with Pest Hunters of Greenville

and

Lighting Installation Technician with Humbug Lighting of Greenville.

Rather than hiring employees for only one seasonal function, we cross-train our technicians so they can develop multiple skills, work across our service businesses, and have opportunities to increase their earnings as their capabilities and performance grow.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, is comfortable interacting with customers, and wants to be rewarded for excellent performance.

Compensation

Guaranteed Base Pay: $22.00/hour

In addition to competitive base pay, technicians are eligible for performance-based compensation that can increase total earnings to the equivalent of up to $35.00/hour.

Performance incentives may be based on factors including:

• Individual productivity
• Work completed
• Installation efficiency
• Quality and accuracy
• Customer satisfaction
• Sales and customer referrals
• Additional services sold
• Professional licenses and certifications
• Attendance and dependability
• Safety performance
• Overall individual and company performance

Our philosophy is simple:

Employees who develop more skills, take on more responsibility, provide excellent customer service, and produce outstanding results should have the opportunity to earn more.

Pest Control Technician Responsibilities

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be trained to provide residential and commercial pest-management services.

Responsibilities may include:

• Performing scheduled pest-control services
• Performing mosquito and other outdoor pest treatments
• Inspecting properties for pest activity and conducive conditions
• Identifying common household and exterior pests
• Applying pest-control products according to labels, company procedures, and applicable regulations
• Treating standing-water and mosquito-breeding areas
• Providing exterior perimeter treatments
• Installing and servicing pest-control equipment and systems
• Documenting treatments and service activities
• Communicating findings and recommendations to customers
• Identifying opportunities for additional services
• Maintaining pest-control equipment and materials
• Maintaining required treatment and regulatory records
• Following all pesticide, PPE, environmental, and safety requirements

The company will provide training and support for obtaining applicable South Carolina pest-control licenses and certifications.

Lighting Installation Technician Responsibilities

As a Lighting Installation Technician, you will be trained to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and remove multiple types of professional lighting systems.

Work may include:

• Landscape lighting
• Architectural lighting
• Permanent roofline/accent lighting
• Holiday and Christmas lighting
• Residential lighting
• Commercial lighting

Responsibilities may include:

• Installing professional lighting systems
• Installing low-voltage wiring
• Installing transformers, controllers, and related components
• Installing landscape and architectural fixtures
• Installing permanent lighting systems
• Installing holiday roofline lighting, trees, wreaths, garland, and other décor
• Working safely from ladders
• Troubleshooting lighting systems
• Replacing and repairing components
• Performing service calls
• Maintaining installation tools and equipment
• Loading and unloading vehicles and trailers
• Organizing customer materials
• Removing and storing seasonal lighting
• Maintaining clean and professional job sites

Customer Service

Our technicians are an important part of the customer experience.

Every technician is expected to:

• Arrive professionally and on time
• Communicate clearly with customers
• Explain the work being performed
• Treat customer homes and businesses with care
• Identify customer concerns
• Recommend appropriate solutions
• Notify customers of potential additional services
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Leave job sites clean and organized

Sales & Performance Opportunities

Technicians are encouraged to identify ways we can better serve our customers.

This may include identifying opportunities for:

• Additional pest-control services
• Mosquito-control services
• Landscape lighting
• Permanent lighting
• Holiday lighting
• Lighting repairs or expansions
• Customer referrals

Technicians may earn additional performance compensation for qualified leads, referrals, sales, upgrades, and other revenue-generating activities in accordance with the company's incentive program.

You do not have to be a salesperson to succeed in this position.

We do, however, expect our technicians to recognize customer needs and communicate opportunities when they see them.

What We're Looking For

Previous pest-control or lighting experience is helpful, but not required for the right candidate.

We are willing to train someone who demonstrates the right work ethic, attitude, mechanical aptitude, and commitment to learning.

Successful candidates will be:

• Dependable and punctual
• Comfortable working independently
• Comfortable working outdoors
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to learn new equipment and technology
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable interacting with customers
• Able to follow written procedures and product instructions
• Safety-conscious
• Willing to learn multiple trades
• Able to work as part of a team
• Motivated by performance-based compensation
• Interested in developing new skills and increasing earning potential

Physical Requirements

This is an active field position.

Candidates must be able to:

• Work outdoors in hot and cold weather
• Walk and stand for extended periods
• Frequently lift and carry equipment and materials
• Lift approximately 50 pounds
• Safely use ladders after appropriate training
• Work at heights when performing lighting installations
• Bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical activities
• Enter and exit service vehicles frequently
• Load and unload trucks and trailers
• Wear required PPE
• Perform pest-control and lighting work safely and efficiently

Driver Requirements

Candidates must:

• Possess a valid driver's license
• Maintain an acceptable driving record
• Be comfortable operating company vehicles
• Be able to safely tow or learn to tow company trailers when required

Schedule

This is a full-time, year-round position.

Typical work schedules will vary depending upon season and customer demand.

Because the company operates both pest-control and lighting businesses, work assignments will change throughout the year.

During peak lighting season, additional hours and schedule flexibility may be required.

Some Saturday work may be required based upon customer demand, weather, and seasonal workload.

Career Development

This position is designed to provide more than an hourly job.

Technicians will have opportunities to develop skills in:

• Pest control
• Mosquito management
• Professional lighting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Customer service
• Sales
• Crew leadership
• Route management
• Job-site supervision

High-performing employees may have opportunities to advance into positions such as:

• Senior Technician > Crew Leader > Field Supervisor > Operations Supervisor > Management

Employees who demonstrate leadership ability may also have opportunities to participate in training and supervising future technicians.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees may receive a competitive benefits package including:

• $22.00/hour guaranteed base pay
• Performance-based earnings up to $35.00/hour
• Performance bonuses and incentives
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid training
• Company-supported licensing and certifications
• Company vehicle and equipment while performing company work
• Career-development and advancement opportunities
• Year-round employment across two growing service businesses

Why Join Us?

Working across Pest Hunters of Greenville and Humbug Lighting of Greenville provides an opportunity to learn multiple skilled trades while building a year-round career.

We want employees who take pride in their work and want their compensation to reflect their performance.

If you are dependable, enjoy working with your hands, like being outdoors, and want an opportunity where hard work, productivity, customer service, and developing new skills can directly increase your earning potential, we want to hear from you.

Starting Pay: $22.00/hour

Performance-Based Earning Potential: Up to $35.00/hour

Full-Time | Year-Round | Greenville, SC

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Pest Hunters/Humbug Corporate.