Pest & Lighting Field Technician

Humbug Holiday Lighting; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Supportive Culture

Outdoor Work Environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Humbug Holiday Lighting is seeking a motivated technician to inspect and treat homes and businesses for pests, while also helping with holiday lighting installations in the greater Austin area. This part-time role offers growth toward full-time status as the company expands, with commission opportunities tied to performance and customer value.

You’ll earn starting wages of $18–$20 per hour for 10–20 hours per week, with raises as skills and responsibility grow, plus commission for upselling

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required; clean driving record.
• Comfortable working on roofs and ladders as a regular part of the job.
• Strong customer-facing communication and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in Texas weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and treat homes & businesses for pests and wildlife.
• Apply safe, effective treatments and follow up for lasting results.
• Assist with professional lighting installation for rooflines, gutters, and exterior décor.
• Build real relationships with customers and represent the brand professionally.

Skills

Driver's license

Roof work

Customer communication

Outdoor work

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Supportive Culture
• Outdoor Work Environment
• Flexible schedule

Serving Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown & the greater Austin area — and we're growing!

We're a local pest control and holiday lighting operation looking for a motivated, well-rounded technician to join our team. If you take pride in your work and love the idea of earning more when you bring value to customers, this one's for you.

This position is ideal for somebody that needs extra money and willing to work hard. This position will eventually become full time as the company grows.

What you’ll earn

• 10 - 20 Hours per week
• Starting at $18 - 20/hr (with raises as skills and responsibility increase)
• Plus commission when you identify and upsell additional treatments — your hustle directly pays off

What you’ll do

• Inspect and treat homes & businesses for ants, roaches, mosquitoes, rodents, termites, wildlife and more
• Apply safe, effective treatments and follow up for lasting results
• Assist with professional lighting installation — including rooflines, gutters, and exterior décor
• Build real relationships with customers and represent our brand with professionalism

What we’re looking for

• Valid driver's license & clean driving record
• Comfortable working on roofs and ladders — this is a regular part of the job
• Great attitude and strong customer-facing communication skills
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in Texas weather
• Licensed pesticide applicator a plus — we'll support the right candidate through training

What Your Future Looks Like Here

We're building something — and we want the right person to grow with us.

• Own Your Route — As you prove yourself, you'll take on increasing independence managing your own schedule, customers, and territory
• Lead & Mentor — As we hire, you become the experienced one. We promote from within, and the next technician we hire will learn from you
• Move Into Management — Long-term, we're looking for someone who can step into a field supervisor or operations role as the team expands
• Earn More Over Time — Pay raises tied to performance, a growing commission book as your customer relationships deepen, and bonus potential as the business scales

Why us

• Paid training & state licensing (no experience required)
• Earn more with performance-based commission
• Work with a lean, local team that actually values your contribution
• Two revenue seasons — pest control year-round, lighting installs in the fall/winter
• Serving a growing market across North Austin

Hiring

Preference will be given to those that live around the areas of operation (i.e., Georgetown, Leander, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Round Rock, etc.)