Industrial Cleaning Technician

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Industrial Cleaning Technician in Decatur, IL to support industrial and environmental cleaning across customer worksites. This role involves hands-on use of specialized tools and equipment to safely complete cleaning projects in demanding environments.

You will operate water blasting tools, vacuum hoses, and basic hand tools, set up equipment, and follow MPW safety policies while adapting to varying jobsite conditions and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience with tools or heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in safety-focused environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with industrial equipment.
• Team-oriented and capable of following supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all MPW safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Report to assigned branch or jobsite on time, in proper uniform, and prepared for daily assignments.
• Set up jobsite equipment including water blast hoses, vacuum hoses, barricades, and safety tags.
• Operate water blasting tools and lances for industrial cleaning applications.
• Handle vacuum hoses for material removal and environmental cleaning.
• Use hand tools to assist with debris removal and job completion.
• Operate automated tooling and specialized cleaning equipment as required.
• Assist in the safe operation of aerial platform lifts and other access equipment.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings in active industrial environments.
• Clean and inspect tools and equipment after use.
• Support team members to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
• Adapt to varying jobsite conditions and customer requirements.
• Follow scheduling processes and remain flexible to meet needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Safety-conscious

Initiative

Tools

Water blasting tools

Aerial platform lifts

Job description

# Industrial Cleaning TechnicianDecatur, IL## Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a dependable **Technician** to support industrial and environmental cleaning operations across a variety of customer worksites. This role involves hands-on use of specialized tools and equipment to safely and efficiently complete cleaning projects in demanding environments.**What You’ll Bring*** Strong work ethic and reliability – consistently arrives on time, prepared, and ready to work in a safety-focused environment* Mechanical aptitude – comfortable using tools, hoses, and industrial equipment with attention to proper handling and care* Team-oriented mindset – works effectively with crew members while following direction from supervisors* Initiative and accountability – takes ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrates awareness in active jobsite conditions**What You’ll Do*** Follow all MPW health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment* Report to assigned branch or jobsite on time, in proper uniform, and prepared for daily assignments* Set up jobsite equipment including water blast hoses, vacuum hoses, barricades, and safety tags* Operate water blasting tools, including guns and lances, for industrial cleaning applications* Handle dry and wet vacuum hoses (6” and 8”) for material removal and environmental cleaning* Use manual tools such as shovels and picks to assist with debris removal and job completion* Operate automated tooling and specialized cleaning equipment as required by the job* Assist in the safe operation of aerial platform lifts and other access equipment when needed* Maintain awareness of surroundings while working in active industrial environments* Clean and inspect tools and equipment before returning them to the branch location* Support team members in completing job tasks efficiently and safely* Adapt to varying jobsite conditions, customer requirements, and work scopes* Follow scheduling processes and remain flexible to meet operational needs* Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor**What You’ll Need*** Valid government-issued ID required to access customer worksites* Prior experience in industrial, mechanical, or maintenance environments preferred* Background in outdoor manual labor or physically demanding work strongly preferred* 2–3 years of hands-on experience with tools or heavy equipment is a plus* Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly, with or without accommodation* Ability to perform continuous physical labor including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing during 8–12 hour shifts