Posted May 25, 2026

Field Technician - Water Pretreatment Equipment Repair

Talent Search PRO

Wixom, MI, US Full Time

28USD - 32USD per hour

Full Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance with a generous employer contribution, Company Contributed HSA Contribution of $1200 family/$800 Individual annually, 401K with company matching, 15 PTO Days/14 Paid Holidays, paid birthday off, Company provided Life Insurance and Long-term disability, Short-Term Disability, Hospital, Critical Illness, FSA available, Health Club Reimbursement & Company Profit-Sharing Bonus (opportunity to achieve 3-4 weeks of salary in bonus pay)
Strong Culture- Caring Leadership, High Engagement (4.62/5 Gallup Q12 score), Team and Company Events
Career Growth- Hands-On training, Employee Development, Manager Investment, Continuing Education Reimbursement

What you will be doing:

Perform scheduled and emergency service on water pretreatment equipment including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, deionization systems, carbon filtration systems, chemical feed systems, and disinfection systems.
Schedule preventative maintenance and execute preventive maintenance programs including resin cleaning, replacement, and testing, filter changes, RO membrane cleaning, testing, and replacement, system sanitizations, valve rebuilds, and control head programming.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical/control issues.
Conduct water quality testing including conductivity, TDS, chlorine, iron, pH, and hardness testing.
Document results and determine system performance status.
Startup and commissioning of new systems including equipment installation verification, programming controllers, setting regeneration cycles, flow balancing, and performance validation.
Complete accurate service documentation including service reports, parts used, labor notes, and system condition reporting.
Make repair recommendations to customers and salesforce on equipment systems.
Communicate effectively with customers to explain findings, recommendations, and system condition, and coordinate follow-up service or repair needs.
Maintain tools, PPE, truck stock, and cleanliness.

Experience you will need:

Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Maintain up-to-date calendar on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Good organizational skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to lift 50–75 lbs regularly, occasionally up to 100 lbs with assistance.
Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in confined mechanical spaces.
Extended periods of standing and walking during service calls.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated or tight access locations.
Exposure to chemicals, wet environments, drain areas, and mechanical rooms.
Must be able to safely handle hoses, media, tanks, and piping components.
Manual dexterity required for valve rebuilds, tubing work, and control wiring adjustments.
Ability to drive company vehicle for extended periods between job sites.
Use proper PPE at customer job sites and when handling chemical products.
Must pass a Human Performance Evaluation, Motor Vehicle Report, and Drug Screening.
High School or GED Equivalent, Technical Degree or military service preferred.
Must be able to communicate in English and read proficiently in English.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must currently be 18 years of age.
Overnight travel may be required.
Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service support.
Pretreatment experience: 3-5 years required.
Driver's License required.