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.