CAS Technician - Maspeth

Chem-Aqua, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chem-Aqua, Inc. is seeking a Chem-Aqua Services Technician in Plainfield, NJ to provide hands-on, account service tasks including cleaning and maintenance of cooling towers and pretreatment equipment. This role involves significant physical requirements and a flexible schedule, including travel.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and experience working in similar environments. Base salary ranges between $50,000 - $55,000, with potential bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work experience in a field using mechanical principles.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine preventative maintenance for cooling towers and water pretreatment equipment.
• Accurately report service calls.
• Maintain tools and cleaning equipment used in daily activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Working knowledge of MS Office Applications

Ability to perform physical work in various environments

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Chem-Aqua Services Technician

Chem-Aqua is the wholly owned water treatment subsidiary of NCH Corporation, a privately owned specialty chemicals, maintenance supplies, and services company with over $1 billion in annual sales. We are seeking top-tier talent to support our growth strategy. We offer an unparalleled training program, uncapped income potential, and a culture that recognizes results, yet embraces the importance of work/life balance. Join the Chem-Aqua team, where your initiative and contributions will be noticed and make a difference.

The Chem-Aqua Services Technician is a field-based, hands‑on, account service position that will provide tower cleaning, coil cleaning, chemical cleaning and some pre‑treatment (area specific).

Responsibilities

• Provide routine preventative maintenance services; inspection and cleaning of cooling towers and water pretreatment equipment
• Maintain tools and cleaning equipment used in daily activities
• Complete online safety and technical modules as required
• Drive to customer’s location to perform services/duties in accordance to OSHA safety & health regulations
• Accurately report service calls
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma
• Mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 1–3 years of work experience in a field using mechanical principles
• 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 into, exit from and work in confined spaces with access to such spaces as small as 18’ by 18”
• 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 a HVAC or boiler equipment environment, requiring exposure to chemicals, noise, hot & cold temperatures and inclement weather
• Requires frequent walking to and from worksite.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (DMV record will be checked)
• Ability to work flexible schedule, some weekends required along with overnight travel
• 35% travel required

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 (excluding bonus earnings or overtime pay as applicable by position) which represents the low and high end of NCH Corporation’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to: experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is only one component of NCH Corporation’s Total Rewards package for associates. Please note that this range does not include commissions which for some associates is a substantial part of their overall compensation and there is no maximum for commissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.