Field Technician - Water Treatment

Pencco, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pencco, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician in Santa Cruz, CA to maintain and operate essential systems through hands-on electrical, plumbing, and control tasks.

You will perform site visits, calibrate logic controllers, and assist with dosing controllers and tanks while upholding safety standards. The role requires strong communication, troubleshooting skills, and physical endurance, with a valid driver’s license and a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and experience with water treatment systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage in physical activities such as sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking for extended periods.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and adhere to age requirements (at least 21 years of age).

Responsibilities

• Perform essential electrical and plumbing tasks to ensure system functionality.
• Conduct regular system maintenance and timely repairs for reliability.
• Read, install, and calibrate logic controllers.
• Conduct site visits for inspections and troubleshooting, resolving issues with precision.
• Assist in building and installation of dosing controllers and tanks.
• Maintain compliance with company and industry safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call duty as needed.
• Optimize dosing controls using atmospheric and liquid sampling.
• Perform pump maintenance to ensure system efficiency.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

MS Office

Physical endurance

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

The Field Technician is responsible for ensuring that essential systems are well-maintained and operational through a variety of hands‑on tasks, including electrical and plumbing work, routine maintenance, and timely repairs. This role involves optimizing system performance and conducting site visits for inspections and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues effectively.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform essential electrical and plumbing tasks to ensure system functionality.
• Conduct regular system maintenance and timely repairs for reliability.
• Read, install, and calibrate logic controllers.
• Conduct site visits for inspections and troubleshooting, resolving issues with precision.
• Assist in building and installation of dosing controllers and tanks.
• Maintain compliance with company and industry safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call duty as needed.
• Optimize dosing controls using atmospheric and liquid sampling.
• Perform pump maintenance to ensure system efficiency.
• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and experience with water treatment systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage in physical activities such as sitting, standing, kneeling, and walking for extended periods.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and adhere to age requirements (at least 21 years of age).

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.