Holiday Lighting & Pest Control Utility Technician

Mosquito Hunters of Chicago

Holiday Lighting & Pest Control Utility Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    $20 - $30 / hour

    Opportunity for work throughout the year

    Seeking hardworking and reliable individuals with an attention to detail and focus on customer service.

    Looking to fill position as soon as possible. No prior holiday lighting experience required; pest control experience and license preferred but not required.

    Full time – this position will start with holiday lighting work in the Fall, then sales in Winter, and pest control in the Spring and Summer

    Company Overview

    Mosquito Hunters / Humbug Holiday Lighting helps homeowners enjoy their yards by providing mosquito and pest control treatments throughout the year, and when not hunting pests, we hang holiday lights in the Fall

    We like to say that we are not in the mosquito business, we are in the loyalty business. Our focus is solely on forming positive relationships and providing support.

    We are passionate about creating a remarkable customer experience and want to work with hardworking individuals who will represent our company with enthusiasm and integrity.

    Responsibilities – Holiday Lighting

    Install outdoor holiday lights on homes and foliage on customer properties

    Take ladder safety training (provided by us) and demonstrate proper use of ladders

    Maintain a uniform and professional quality on all job sites

    Quote on site and make recommendations to clients

    Drive to each clients’ home or business

    Assist with marketing efforts like distributing door hangers or lawn signs

    Responsibilities – Pest Control

    Represent the company and maintain a high level of customer service

    Maintain a clean vehicle and equipment

    Survey yards for mosquito breeding grounds

    Reduce or apply larvicide to standing water on the property

    Give clients recommendations on products and services

    Apply control products to the surrounding foliage using a motorized backpack sprayer

    Participate in door to door and commercial sales efforts

    Qualifications

    pest control license highly preferred but not required

    no prior experience required

    have valid driver's license

    have reliable transportation

    have proof of insurance

    enjoy working outdoors

    be comfortable on ladders and roofs

    be energetic, hardworking & reliable

    possess excellent communication & customer service skills

    excel in a position of independence & responsibility

    be willing to take state licensing exam (we train & pay for this)

    Benefits/Perks

    Meaningful compensation

    $20 - $30 per hour

    Bonus & commission opportunities

    Flexible scheduling

    Company Vehicle (gas covered)

    Autonomous, outdoor work environment

    Candidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

    Pest control

    Lawncare & landscaping

    Painters

    Electricians

    Roofers

    Outdoor

    Labor & home services

    Holiday lighting

    Delivery service

    Customer Service

    Drivers

    Gig workers (Uber, Lyft, Postmates)

    Amazon warehouse

    Sales or retail

    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 franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Mosquito Hunters Corporate.