WATER TREATMENT TECHNICIAN

The Water Treatment Technician conducts, as directed, water sample collection and field testing for industrial water treatment clients and prospects. Performs installation and repairs of controllers and pumps to effectively implement a complete water treatment program. Conveys all issues encountered with immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Handles the collection of samples and applicable field testing at assigned client locations as scheduled.
• Report preparation of water analyses and recommendations (submit to management). 
• Maintains reporting of chemical inventories and usages. 
• Interface with existing customer base. 
• Conducts surveys on prospects as assigned. 
• Maintain testing apparatuses and test kits including all reagents, filters, glassware, etc.
• Handles assignments to receive and move materials, components, and other items. 
• Physical inspections of Cooling Towers for overall cleanliness.
• Submit weekly Standard Work checklist and time sheet.
• Keeps immediate supervisor up to date on all projects, with regards to project status, completion time, and any problems that may have arisen during a site visit.
• Work on prospecting as time allows. Performs other special projects and duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• High School diploma 
• Mechanical aptitude is required with moderate analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to perform Mathematical calculations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division)
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol tests and agree to random testing 
• Must possess current Driver’s license with ability to travel locally to client work sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related Associate's or BA/BS Degree with chemistry coursework 
• Laboratory or field experience using wet chemistry testing methods 
• Experience handling hazardous materials 
• Experience working with various controllers and chemical feed pumps 
• Sales experience a plus 
• General OSHA knowledge/training 
• General understanding of Cooling Towers, Steam Boilers, and closed loops systems

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move chemical drums using proper techniques and equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to various potential dangers including toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in some work environments may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.
• All safety rules and regulations of clients, and CPC must be strictly adhered too.  

– CLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED

– THIS IS A PART TIME TO FULL TIME POSITION

– SALARY:  Dependent on experience and education

– Position does receive use of company vehicle