On‑Site Water Treatment Technician

MPW Industrial Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

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)

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services is seeking a dependable Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across multiple customer sites. You will maintain equipment performance, ensure water quality, and deliver responsive on-site technical service in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The role requires travel to customer sites, hands-on maintenance of pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems, plus water quality testing and instrument calibration to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or related experience in water treatment or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience working with mechanical systems, pumps, filtration equipment, or chemical treatment processes.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays as needed.
• Basic computer skills for reporting, data entry, and communication.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on project demands.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for 8-12 hour shifts.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments with noise, chemicals, and required PPE.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles across multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to maintain and service water purification systems.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems.
• Conduct water quality testing using monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Calibrate and maintain testing and monitoring instruments for accurate performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to restore proper operation.
• Assemble and maintain hoses, piping systems, and related components at project sites.
• Handle, transfer, and manage chemical inventory including drums and treatment solutions.
• Perform filter backwashing, media replacement, and membrane cleaning or replacement.
• Collect, label, and ship water samples to designated laboratories for analysis.
• Maintain daily logs tracking system performance, test results, and maintenance activities.
• Complete PC-based service reports detailing site conditions, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Work with PLC controls and assist with repairs to instrumentation and control panels.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, reagents, and sampling supplies for ongoing operations.
• Support multiple locations as needed and assist at regeneration facilities when required.
• Communicate regularly with the Regional Field Service Manager regarding site status and needs.
• Track and submit mileage, travel, and expense reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Pumps

Filtration systems

Chemical treatment

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

PLC controls

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or related experience in water treatment or industrial maintenance

Tools

Water testing equipment

Electrical/ instrumentation testing tools

Industrial control panels

PC-based service reporting software

Job description

MPW Industrial Services is seeking a dependable Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across multiple customer sites. You will maintain equipment performance, ensure water quality, and deliver responsive on-site technical service in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The role requires travel to customer sites, hands-on maintenance of pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems, plus water quality testing and instrument calibration to meet