Copy of Water Filtration Technician- On Call/As Needed

nws; Williamsburg (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1099 contractor

On-call work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems in Traverse City seeks a Service Technician for on-call gigs. You’ll diagnose and repair water vending equipment at retail locations, using hands-on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills.

This 1099 contractor role offers $55 per hour all-inclusive, with no fixed schedule and the freedom to dispatch as needed; reliable vehicle and license required. Ideal candidates enjoy problem solving, document service reports with photos, and coordinate with the home office.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing experience with water lines, valves and fittings.
• Hands-on electrical experience including wiring and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment independently.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.
• Smartphone with camera and on-call readiness.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail locations in your area.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical and mechanical issues on water vending equipment.
• Complete service reports with before-and-after photos.
• Communicate repair findings to the NWS home office.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Mechanical repair

Driver's license

Job description

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems

Service Technician — On-Call / Gig

1099 Independent Contractor | $55/hr | Traverse City, MI

Got hands-on plumbing and electrical experience? Looking for flexible on-call work that pays well and fits around your schedule? This could be a great fit.

NWS operates water vending machines in retail stores across the country. We’re building a roster of Service Technicians in Traverse City, MI, to dispatch when a machine needs diagnosis or repair. No licensing required — just solid real-world experience and the ability to figure out what’s wrong and fix it.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations in your area
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment
• Complete a service report with before and after photos at each visit
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office

Some jobs are a quick on-site fix. Others may need a follow-up visit. NWS handles all coordination with the store — you just focus on the repair.

What You Need

• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing — water lines, valves, fittings, connections
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems — wiring, components, troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment on your own
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Smartphone with camera
• Available for on-call dispatch in your local area

The Pay & Setup

• $55/hr all-inclusive — mileage and travel factored into your rate
• 1099 independent contractor — work on your own terms
• On-call / as-needed — no fixed schedule, no minimum hours
• Ideal side income if you’re already doing trade, maintenance, or repair work