Maintenance Technician

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.

Newark (DE)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Time off and floating holidays

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee referral bonus

Wellness benefits

Training and professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial water treatment and process equipment at customer sites.

You will handle preventive and corrective tasks on RO systems, pumps, and instrumentation, working with fellow technicians and supervisors to keep systems safe and reliable. The role requires reading manuals and drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, and effective communication to coordinate with customers and

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Technical school, military training, or related coursework preferred.
Two+ years in equipment or industrial maintenance preferred.
Experience with industrial water equipment or process systems highly preferred.
Ability to read manuals, drawings, and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on industrial water equipment.
Troubleshoot pumps, motors, valves, and filtration systems.
Disassemble, rebuild, align, and test mechanical components.
Assist with installation, startup, and shutdown of systems.
Document maintenance and service reports accurately and on time.
Maintain organized work areas and communicate needs clearly.
Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout and PPE.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pumps

Motors

Valves

Piping

Filtration

Electrical basics

Documentation

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Military training

Tools

RO membranes

Pumps and piping tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Description

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The Field Service Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial water treatment and process equipment at assigned customer and project sites. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, piping, filtration systems, reverse osmosis and membrane equipment, chemical-feed systems, instrumentation, and related support equipment. The Maintenance Technician works independently on assigned tasks, partners with Field Service Technicians and Area Supervisors, and helps keep systems safe, reliable, and operating to customer and MPW standards.

What You’ll Bring

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience repairing, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial, commercial, construction, water treatment, or process equipment.
Working knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, piping, filtration equipment, chemical-feed systems, and basic electrical or control components.
A safe, dependable, and detail-oriented work style with the ability to diagnose problems and follow issues through to resolution.
Ability to read equipment manuals, basic drawings, work orders, maintenance instructions, and operating data.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work productively with customers, coworkers, vendors, and leadership.
Ability to prioritize work, document completed maintenance, and manage changing field conditions with limited supervision.

What You’ll Do

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs on industrial water equipment and related systems.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues involving pumps, motors, piping, valves, tanks, filtration, reverse osmosis, membranes, chemical dosing, and monitoring equipment.
Disassemble, clean, rebuild, install, align, and test mechanical components and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and MPW procedures.
Support the installation, startup, modification, relocation, and shutdown of industrial water treatment and process systems.
Monitor system performance and operating conditions; identify unusual sounds, leaks, vibration, pressure, flow, water quality, or other indicators of equipment problems.
Assist with calibration, inspection, and maintenance of meters, sensors, analyzers, pumps, controls, and other testing or monitoring equipment.
Complete work orders, maintenance records, inspection forms, service reports, parts requests, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Maintain parts, tools, vehicles, and work areas in an organized condition and communicate parts or equipment needs before they affect operations.
Follow chemical handling, lockout/tagout, confined-space, fall-protection, electrical-safety, PPE, and other applicable safety requirements.
Provide hands-on support and technical guidance to Field Service Technicians when assigned, while escalating complex, recurring, or high-risk issues to the Area Supervisor.
Communicate professionally with customer contacts regarding work completed, equipment condition, site needs, and any operational concerns.
Participate in training and share practical maintenance knowledge that improves equipment reliability, safety, and field-service performance

What You’ll Need

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, military training, or related coursework preferred.
Two or more years of experience in equipment maintenance, industrial maintenance, water treatment, wastewater, environmental services, manufacturing, utilities, construction, or a related field preferred.
Experience with industrial water equipment, reverse osmosis, filtration, chemical systems, pumps, or process equipment is highly preferred.
Basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, or fabrication experience is helpful.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and nontraditional hours when operational needs require it.
Ability to travel to customer and project sites, including overnight travel when necessary.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, lift, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around chemicals, noise, water, confined areas, elevated work areas, and required PPE.
Ability to lift and move tools, hoses, parts, and equipment as required to complete assigned work

Benefits And Perks

Competitive pay and career growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Time off and floating holidays
Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community
Employee referral bonus program
Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being
Opportunities for training and professional development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Stable company with long-term career opportunities

Who Thrives Here

Individuals who value meaningful work and enjoy being part of a supportive, team-oriented environment take initiative, communicate clearly, and continuously look for ways to improve processes and service, while understanding that great results come from collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

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