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.