Service Technician I

Puretec Industrial Water; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Puretec Industrial Water in San Jose, CA is seeking an Experienced Service Technician to install, maintain, and repair cutting-edge water treatment equipment, including water softeners, RO units, pumps, and ultra-pure water systems. You’ll work in the field at customer sites, travel locally, and apply hands-on troubleshooting.

This role emphasizes safety, independence, and ongoing learning about new purification technologies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites are required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to field conditions is important.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water treatment equipment including RO units, water softeners, pumps, and ultra-pure water systems.
• Diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and replace or repair parts as needed.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and testing equipment to service equipment.
• Load, unload, and set up equipment at customer locations.
• Work independently in the field while maintaining safety.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical know-how

Valid driver’s license

Team player with independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: San Jose CA - San Jose, CA 95112, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $28.00 - $34.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Service Technician

Join Puretec Industrial Water - Where You Can Make Water Better!

Are you the go-to person for fixing things? Do you love taking stuff apart, figuring out how it works, and making it even better? If you’re passionate about troubleshooting, tinkering, and DIY projects, then we want you on our team! At Puretec Industrial Water, we don’t just treat water, we innovate, problem-solve, and create solutions that industries depend on every day.

We are a family-owned company that transforms everyday city water into ultra-pure deionized water for critical applications across various industries. From building water treatment systems for space exploration to keeping the world’s largest solar power stations running, our work matters, and so will yours!

What You’ll Do

• Hands-on problem solver: Install, maintain, and repair cutting-edge water treatment equipment, including water softeners, reverse osmosis (RO) units, pumps, and ultra-pure water systems.
• Fix things fast: Diagnose issues, troubleshoot, and replace or repair parts as needed.
• Tech meets tools: Work with hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and advanced testing equipment.
• Keep things moving: Load, unload, and set up equipment at customer locations.
• Think on your feet: Work independently, adapting to new challenges daily while keeping safety a top priority.
• Stay curious: Continue learning about new water purification technologies and troubleshooting techniques.
• Make an impact: Work directly with customers, ensuring their systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work with purpose: You’ll be making a real difference in industries that rely on ultra-pure water every day.
• Freedom & variety: No two days are the same, you’ll be out in the field, tackling different challenges.
• Hands-on learning: We support your growth with training in water treatment technology, equipment repair, and industry innovations.
• Great team, great culture: Join a family-owned company where people genuinely care about each other.
• Competitive pay & benefits: We take care of our team with strong compensation, benefits, and opportunities to advance.

What You Bring

• Mechanical and electrical know-how: You love troubleshooting, working with tools, and solving problems.
• DIY mentality: You’ve got a passion for fixing and improving things, whether it’s in your garage or on the job.
• Eager to learn: You don’t need to be an expert, but you should have a willingness to develop new skills.
• Team player with independence: You work well with others but can also handle tasks solo.
• Valid driver’s license: This role requires travel to customer sites.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (but hands-on experience speaks louder than degrees!).
• Water Treatment Field Service experience preferred. Candidates without Water Treatment experience will be considered if you have 3-5 years of HVAC, Plumbing, Plant Maintenance, or Electrical experience.

Your Work Environment

• You’ll be in the field, not stuck in an office, expect to work outdoors and in industrial settings.
• Some travel required, mostly local, with occasional overnight trips.
• Active work, climbing, lifting (up to 40+ lbs), bending, and using tools are all part of the day.

The base pay range for this role is what we reasonably expect to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from an applicant’s experience.