Pest Control Technician/Christmas light installer

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Greater Charleston; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Signing bonus

Job summary

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Greater Charleston is seeking a Lead Pest Control Technician to guide our field team in delivering exceptional pest control services. The ideal candidate will lead by example, ensure customer satisfaction, and foster a team environment.

Responsibilities include training team members, conducting property inspections, and applying pest control treatments. A hands-on, reliable leader with prior experience is preferred. Enjoy competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in home services or field teams.
• Reliable, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to safety and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in pest control services.
• Train new team members on best practices.
• Perform detailed property inspections and apply treatments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company car
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary
• Signing bonus

Lead With Purpose. Protect What Matters. Grow Your Career. We're growing and looking for dependable, motivated individuals to join our team! If you are looking for steady hours, a supportive team environment, and room to grow, this could be the right fit for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Base pay plus bonuses and tip opportunities
• Growth Path: Advancement into management or franchise leadership
• Training & Licensing: We’ll pay for your pest control license and leadership training
• Autonomy: Work independently while leading by example
• Great Culture: A team that values communication, transparency, and fun

Job Summary

As a Lead Pest Control Technician, you’ll guide and inspire our field team to deliver high-quality service, ensure customer satisfaction, and uphold our core values: Hunting Skeeters, Building Leaders, Over-Communicating, Transparency, and putting People over Pests. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being outdoors, and want a leadership role where you can grow and make an impact, we’d love to meet you.

Available Shifts and Schedule

We understand life is busy, so we offer consistent and predictable scheduling:

Full-Time Position

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00AM-5:00PM

Our schedule works well for school drop-off and pick-up routines, and we communicate schedules clearly in advance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of technicians in delivering outstanding pest and mosquito control services
• Train new team members and reinforce best practices in safety and service
• Drive to client homes and businesses and perform detailed property inspections
• Apply control treatments using backpack sprayers and other equipment
• Communicate with customers and ensure they’re informed, satisfied, and loyal
• Support scheduling, route planning, and inventory management
• Maintain clean and organized equipment
• Represent the Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting brand with professionalism, positivity, and pride

What We’re Looking For

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience (home services, retail, restaurant, or field team)
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Eye for detail and commitment to safety
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness to obtain pest control licensing (training provided)
• Enjoys working outdoors in a fast-paced, physical environment

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Experience in pest control, landscaping, construction, or maintenance
• Managed small teams or trained others in any setting
• Customer service or delivery driving experience (Uber, DoorDash, Amazon, etc.)
• A passion for leading others and taking ownership of results

Why work for us?

• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Opportunities for licensing and career advancement
• Faith-based values and integrity - driven leadership
• Stable, year-round work
• Performance- based growth opportunities

Company Overview

At Pest Hunters-Mosquito Hunters of Greater Charleston, we’re not just in the pest business; we’re in the loyalty business. We build long-term relationships with homeowners by protecting what matters most — their peace of mind and outdoor enjoyment. 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.

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.