Lead Pest Control Technician

Pest Hunters/Humbug Holiday Lighting of Sioux Empire

Lead Pest Control Technician

Tea, SD
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Bonus based on performance

    Free uniforms

    Lead With Purpose. Protect What Matters. Grow Your Career.

    Why You’ll Love Working Here

    Competitive Pay: Higher hourly base plus commission, bonuses, and tip opportunities Leadership Role: Lead technician responsible for quality, training, and field operations Growth Path: Advancement into Operations Manager or multi-service leadership Training & Licensing: We support and pay for pest control licensing and ongoing training Autonomy: Run service routes and lead the field team with trust and independence Great Culture: A small, veteran-owned, family-run company that values communication, transparency, and fun

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an experienced Lead Pest Control Technician to oversee field operations and help grow our service team.

    This role is ideal for someone who already has experience in pest control, landscaping, construction, or another home service trade and is ready to take the next step into leadership.

    The Lead Technician will perform treatments, lead by example in the field, train new technicians, ensure service quality, and help optimize routes and operations.

    If you enjoy being outdoors, take pride in doing high-quality work, and want a leadership role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

    What You’ll Do

    As the Lead Pest Hunters Technician, you will be responsible for both service delivery and field leadership, including:

    Deliver professional mosquito and pest control services to residential customers

    Lead and mentor technicians while reinforcing best practices in safety and service

    Perform detailed property inspections and determine proper treatment plans

    Apply treatments using backpack sprayers, granular spreaders, and other equipment

    Ensure service quality and troubleshoot treatment challenges in the field

    Communicate clearly with customers to build trust and long-term relationships

    Assist with route planning, scheduling efficiency, and daily field logistics

    Maintain inventory, equipment, and vehicle readiness

    Represent the Pest Hunters / Mosquito Hunters brand with professionalism and pride

    What We’re Looking For

    2+ years experience in pest control or a related field service industry preferred

    Leadership experience managing or mentoring technicians

    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

    Excellent customer communication and relationship-building skills

    High attention to detail and commitment to safety

    Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

    Ability to work outdoors in a physical, fast-paced environment

    Willingness to obtain or maintain pest control licensing (training provided if needed)

    You’ll Stand Out If You Have

    Prior licensed pest control experience

    Experience running service routes or managing field crews

    Background in landscaping, construction, lawn care, or home services

    Strong troubleshooting skills for difficult pest issues

    Experience training or onboarding new technicians

    A leadership mindset with ownership of results

    Company Overview

    At Pest Hunters Mosquito Hunters of Sioux Empire, we’re not just in the pest control business — we’re in the peace-of-mind business.

    We help families take back their yards by providing safe, effective mosquito and pest control services throughout the Sioux Empire.

    As a veteran-owned, family-run company, we believe in hard work, integrity, and creating a team where people can grow their careers while serving our community.

    When we focus on great service and strong relationships, everything else follows.

    If you’re an experienced technician ready to step into a leadership role, we’d love to talk with you.

    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.