Service Technician- Water Filtration- On Call/As Needed

National Water Services; Vilas (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

National Water Services in Vilas, North Carolina, is seeking flexible on-call Service Technicians to diagnose and repair water filtration equipment at retail sites. This gig pays $55/hour all-inclusive, with mileage included, and is offered as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement.

You'll respond to dispatches in your local area, perform basic plumbing and electrical work, document findings with photos, and report results back to the NWS home office. No license required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing experience with water lines, valves, fittings.
• Hands-on electrical experience including wiring and troubleshooting.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment independently.
• Reliability and a vehicle with a valid license are required.
• Smartphone with camera for reporting.

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 service reports with before/after photos for each visit.
• Communicate findings and repair status back to the NWS home office.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Independent worker

Reliable transportation

Smartphone

Job description

Service Technician- Water Filtration- On Call/As Needed

National Water Services Vilas, North Carolina, 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 Boone, NC, 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