Industrial Cleaning Technician — Water Blasting

MPW Industrial Services; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Time off and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Referral bonus

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services is seeking 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.

You will follow MPW health and safety policies, set up jobsite equipment, operate water blasting tools, and assist with debris removal while maintaining a strong safety focus and teamwork across

Qualifications

• Valid government-issued ID 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.

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 (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.

Skills

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

MPW Industrial Services is seeking 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.

You will follow MPW health and safety policies, set up jobsite equipment, operate water blasting tools, and assist with debris removal while maintaining a strong safety focus and teamwork across