Service Technician- HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical- As Needed/On Call

National Water Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 64,747 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

National Water Services in Portland, OR seeks an on-call Service Technician for plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs on water vending equipment. You’ll respond to dispatches, diagnose issues, and complete reports with photos.

This is a 1099 independent contractor role with no fixed schedule. A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a smartphone are required; pay is $55 per hour all-inclusive, with mileage considered in the rate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to on-call dispatches at retail 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

Electrical

Mechanical repair

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Smartphone

On-call dispatch

Job description

Service Technician- HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical- As Needed/On Call

National Water Services Portland, Oregon, United States

About this position

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 Portland, OR, 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