Industrial Cleaning Technician — Field & Water-Blast

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Time off and floating holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee referral bonus program

Wellness benefits

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Technician 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.

The successful candidate will bring a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a team-oriented mindset. The job requires travel to various sites, adherence to safety policies, and flexibility for extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid government-issued ID required to access customer worksites.
• 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 up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to perform 8–12 hour shifts including standing, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and with full PPE.
• Willingness to travel to job sites across multiple states for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and non-traditional schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Team-oriented

Initiative and accountability

Tools

Water blast hoses

Vacuum hoses

Barricades

Safety tags

Guns and lances

Shovels

Picks

Automated tooling

Aerial platform lifts

Job description

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a dependable Technician 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.

The successful candidate will bring a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a team-oriented mindset. The job requires travel to various sites, adherence to safety policies, and flexibility for extended hours as needed.