CAS - Level 1 Technician - Rhode Island

Solenis LLC; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Chem-Aqua Services, part of Solenis, seeks a Level 1 Technician in Rhode Island to perform routine maintenance on water treatment equipment and cleaning tasks at customer sites. You will travel to sites, operate pressure washers, and ensure safety protocols are followed to protect personnel and facilities.

The role requires physical work, the ability to lift heavy equipment, and a flexible schedule, including weekends and overnight travel as regional needs arise.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable operating pressure washing equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for field service tasks.
• Valid driver's license with DMV record checked.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine preventative maintenance on cooling towers and pretreatment equipment.
• Inspect and clean equipment; report service calls accurately.
• Travel to customer sites to perform services per OSHA standards.
• Maintain tools and cleaning equipment used daily.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Pressure washing

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Job description

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Chem-Aqua Services – Level 1 Technician

Company: Chem-Aqua

About Us

At Chem-Aqua , water isn’t just water—it’s an opportunity to make businesses run better, cleaner, and more efficiently. As a leader in custom-designed water treatment programs, we help keep boilers, cooling towers, process systems, and wastewater operations performing at their best.

We’re now part of Solenis, a global powerhouse in water and hygiene solutions, giving you the support, innovation, and stability of a company with reach across 160+ countries.

If you want to join a growing team where your work makes a real, everyday impact… jump in. The water’s great.

What You’ll Do

• Provide routine preventative maintenance services; inspection and cleaning of cooling towers and water pretreatment equipment.
• Maintain tools and cleaning equipment used in daily activities
• Perform on-site tower cleanings via pressure washing.
• Drive to customers’ locations to perform services/duties in accordance with OSHA safety and health regulations
• Accurately report service calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be comfortable with pressure washing equipment
• Have a mechanical aptitude
• Required work activities include but are not limited to, climbing and descending stairs and ladders (from 10-30’ in height), sometimes while carrying drums of chemicals weighing up to 75 pounds, while maintaining a 3-point ladder contact (per OSHA rules). As of the date of this job description, the available ladders have a weight limit of 375 pounds.
• Assist in the transportation, moving, and lifting of heavy equipment such as power washers, steam cleaners, water vacuums, and filters, which may weigh up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to enter and exit from work in confined spaces.
• Able to perform work above head height or below the knees.
• Wear and use proper PPE (including respirator qualification and fit tests, protective coveralls, boots, glasses, gloves, and head or face masks or shields.
• Perform physical work in an HVAC or boiler equipment environment, requiring exposure to chemicals, noise, hot and cold temperatures, and inclement weather.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, some weekends required, along with overnight travel.
• This position requires travel about 35-50% of the time, depending on the region.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help customers solve real problems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (DMV record will be checked).

Is This You?

You love connecting with people, solving real operational challenges, and seeing the direct results of your work. You enjoy learning, exploring customer sites, and building a career in a growing, stable industry.

If that sounds like you… we’d love to talk.

To Learn more about our company, please visit www.chemaqua.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Aff…including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $0.00 and $549,999,999.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.