Thermal Heat Technician - Bed Bug Specialist
Company: EarthRite Pest Control
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $42,000.00 – $73,500.00
Why This Role Matters
A bed bug infestation is one of the most stressful, exhausting things a person or family can go through. People lose sleep, feel embarrassed, and often feel helpless — until someone shows up who knows how to make it right. That someone will be you.
As a Thermal Heat Technician, you don't just treat homes — you give people their peace of mind back. Every job ends with a family that can rest easy again, and you'll see that relief firsthand. This is meaningful, hands-on work for someone who genuinely cares about helping others and takes pride in a job done right.
If you want a career where your hard work directly changes lives, keep reading.
What You'll Love About This Role:
- You make a real difference. You'll walk into homes where people are struggling and leave them a safe, comfortable place to live again.
- Your effort is rewarded. This is active, hands-on work, and we make sure hard workers earn what they're worth.
- Room to grow. We offer real paths into senior and leadership roles for people who show up and deliver.
- Full training provided. We give you the tools, training, and support — you bring the drive and the heart for helping people.
The Work Itself
Thermal heat treatment is rewarding, active work — this is a role for people who like to stay moving and finish the day knowing they earned it. On the job, you'll:
- Work in and around warm treatment environments as we heat spaces to the temperatures that eliminate infestations for good
- Set up and operate our equipment — heaters, high-temperature fans, generators, and cords — which means comfortable lifting and carrying throughout the day (often 50 lbs or more)
- Move and reposition furniture, mattresses, and belongings to prep each space for a complete treatment
- Stay active on your feet — bending, reaching, and moving through the home as you work
- Load and unload equipment from the service vehicle at each stop
- Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) every day - it keeps you safe on the job.
We're upfront that this is a physically active, hands-on job — and for the right person, that's exactly the appeal. If you're in good shape and you'd rather be moving than sitting at a desk, you'll feel right at home here.
Compensation & Benefits
- Paid training and onboarding
- Performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for advancement into senior leadership roles
Benefits include:
- IRA with 3% company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Life Insurance
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with residential and commercial Clients with genuine care and professionalism
- Set up, operate, monitor, and break down thermal heat treatment equipment safely and efficiently
- Prepare treatment areas by moving furniture and belongings and positioning heaters and fans for full coverage
- Monitor temperatures throughout treatment to ensure complete, effective results
- Follow all established company processes and safety protocols
- Care for equipment, vehicles, and tools
- Provide a positive, reassuring customer experience from first contact
- Meet or exceed monthly goals
What We're Looking For
- A genuine desire to help people and make their homes safe and comfortable again — this matters to us most
- Comfort with active, physical work, including lifting and carrying 50+ lbs and staying on your feet throughout the day
- Willingness and ability to wear required PPE daily
- Prior pest control or heat treatment experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and accountable
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Willingness to learn industry-specific processes and products
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background screening
- Reliable transportation to and from work is a must
Schedule & Work Environment
- Full-time, Monday–Friday (day shift)
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or Saturdays as needed
- Work is performed in person, on-site at customer locations
About EarthRite Pest Control
We're part of a growing industry and focused on delivering strong customer experiences while supporting our team with training, tools, and growth opportunities. We value professionalism, consistency, and genuinely caring for the people we serve.
Apply today if you're a hardworking, caring person looking for a role where your effort changes lives — and where there's real earning potential and room to grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 – $73,500.00
Work Location: In person — Columbus and surrounding area
Pay: $42,000.00 - $73,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift 50+ pounds?
License/Certification:
- Drivers license (Required)
- CDL (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Ostrander, OH 43061 (Required)
Work Location: In person
