Pest Control and Holiday Lighting Utility Technician
Mosquito Hunters of Chicago
Hoffman Estates, IL, US
$20-$30 an hour
Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
$20 - $30 / hour
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 mosquito and pest control work through mid-October, then transition to holiday lighting work in the Fall then pest control and sales in 2025.
Company Overview
- Mosquito Hunters helps homeowners enjoy their yards by providing mosquito, flea, tick and pest control treatments.
- 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.
- When not hunting pests, we hang holiday lights in the Fall.
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
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
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
19 days ago