Service Technician for Repairs and Maintenance - On Call As Needed

FreshPure; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems in Pittsburgh, PA is building a roster of Service Technicians for on-call diagnosis and repair of water vending machines. No license required—just hands-on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills.

As an independent contractor, you’ll be dispatched to retail locations, complete service reports with photos, and communicate findings to the home office. Pay is $55 per hour all-inclusive with no fixed schedule.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing — water lines, valves, fittings, connections.
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems — wiring, components, troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment on your own.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Smartphone with camera.
• Available for on-call dispatch in your local area.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations in your area.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment.
• Complete a service report with before and after photos at each visit.
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Reliable vehicle

Valid driver's license

Smartphone

On-call availability

Job description

Service Technician for Repairs and Maintenance - On Call As Needed

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems

Service Technician — On-Call / Gig

Got hands-on plumbing and electrical experience? Looking for flexible on-call work that pays well and fits around your schedule? This could be a great fit.

NWS operates water vending machines in retail stores across the country. We’re building a roster of Service Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA to dispatch when a machine needs diagnosis or repair. No licensing required — just solid real-world experience and the ability to figure out what’s wrong and fix it.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail store locations in your area
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues on water vending equipment
• Complete a service report with before and after photos at each visit
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office

Some jobs are a quick on-site fix. Others may need a follow-up visit. NWS handles all coordination with the store — you just focus on the repair.

What You Need

• Hands-on experience with basic plumbing — water lines, valves, fittings, connections
• Hands-on experience with basic electrical systems — wiring, components, troubleshooting
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment on your own
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Smartphone with camera
• Available for on-call dispatch in your local area

The Pay & Setup

• $55/hr all-inclusive — mileage and travel factored into your rate
• 1099 independent contractor — work on your own terms
• On-call / as-needed — no fixed schedule, no minimum hours
• Ideal side income if you’re already doing trade, maintenance, or repair work