Pest Control Technician

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Suburban Essex; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth path

Licensing & training

Autonomy

Great culture

Benefits

Job summary

Pest Hunters–Mosquito Hunters of Suburban Essex is hiring a Pest Control Technician for a full-time role in Millburn, NJ. You’ll work outdoors, perform pest control treatments, inspect properties, and ensure customer happiness while building lasting relationships.

The position offers a base salary of $40,000–$50,000+ with commission, along with paid training and licensing support. A reliable, detail‑oriented professional with a valid NJ license is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ years pest control experience (residential or commercial).
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Strong customer service skills — you represent us in people's homes and businesses.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and commitment to safety.
• Valid NJ driver's license with clean driving record.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, takes pride in quality work.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential and commercial pest control treatments.
• Inspect properties, identify pest issues, and recommend solutions.
• Apply treatments in accordance with national and NJ regulations and best practices.
• Document work accurately in our field service software.

Skills

Pest control experience

Customer service

Communication

License - NJ

Tools

Field service software

Job description

Pest Control Technician – Full-Time

Location: Millburn, NJ (serving Essex County)

Compensation: $40,000–$50,000+/year depending on experience and licensing, plus commission on upsells

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays during peak season

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: $40,000–$50,000+ base plus commission, bonuses, and tip opportunities
• Growth Path: Advancement into senior technician, management, or franchise leadership
• Training & Licensing: We'll pay for your pest control license and ongoing training
• Autonomy: Work independently while being part of a supportive team
• Great Culture: A team that values communication, transparency, and fun
• Benefits: Paid training, paid time off, health benefit contribution, company vehicle, and reliable schedule

Job Summary

We're seeking a Pest Control Technician who excels working on their own, likes to be outdoors, is committed to ensuring customer happiness, is passionate about building relationships, and takes immense pride in a job well done.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy being outdoors, and want to grow with a company that rewards great work, we'd love to meet you.

We're a locally owned pest & mosquito control business growing quickly and looking for an experienced pest tech to help us build up this service.

What You'll Do

Service Delivery

• Perform residential and commercial pest control treatments
• Inspect properties, identify pest issues, and recommend solutions
• Apply treatments in accordance with national and NJ regulations and best practices
• Document work accurately in our field service software

Customer Relationships

• Build trust with homeowners and business owners
• Educate customers on prevention and long‑term solutions
• Deliver the kind of service that generates great reviews and referrals

Business Development

• Identify opportunities to help neighboring properties
• Look for commercial accounts that could benefit from our services
• Contribute to growing our customer base through great work and smart outreach

What We're Looking For

Required

• 1+ years pest control experience (residential or commercial)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• Strong customer service skills — you represent us in people's homes and businesses
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Eye for detail and commitment to safety
• Valid NJ driver's license with clean driving record
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, takes pride in quality work

Preferred

• NJ 7A (General Pest) and/or 7B (Termite) Pesticide Applicator License
• Note: If you have the experience but not the license yet, we can work with that
• Experience with ants, roaches, rodents, wildlife exclusion
• Commercial pest control background

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Experience in pest control, landscaping, construction, or maintenance
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own route
• A passion for doing quality work and taking ownership of results

Company Overview

At Pest Hunters–Mosquito Hunters of Suburban Essex, we're not just in the pest business; we're in the loyalty business. We aim to build long‑term relationships with homeowners and businesses by protecting what matters most — their peace of mind.

Our team provides safe, effective mosquito, flea, tick, and pest control services that help families take back their yards. We believe in hard work, positive energy, and doing right by our customers. When we focus on people and service, everything else falls into place.

If you're dependable, enjoy working outdoors, and take pride in helping others, this is a place where you'll thrive.