Travel-Ready Industrial Cleaning Technician

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Time off and floating holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. seeks a dependable Technician to support industrial and environmental cleaning across customer worksites.

This hands-on role uses water blasting tools, hoses, vacuums, and other equipment to safely and efficiently complete cleaning projects in demanding environments. You will follow health and safety policies, report on time in proper uniform, set up jobsite equipment, and assist teammates to ensure tasks are completed safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid government-issued ID required to access customer worksites.
• Prior experience in industrial, mechanical, or maintenance environments preferred.
• Background in outdoor manual labor or physically demanding work strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience with tools or heavy equipment is a plus.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to perform continuous physical labor including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing during 8–12 hour shifts.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in environments requiring full PPE including respirators.
• Ability to work in varying conditions including extreme temperatures, industrial noise, dust, and exposure to chemicals or fumes.
• Ability to maintain alertness, situational awareness, and fitness for duty throughout the workday.
• Willingness to travel to job sites across multiple states for extended periods, including days or weeks at a time.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, and non-traditional schedules based on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Follow all MPW health and safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Report to assigned branch or jobsite on time, in proper uniform, and prepared for daily assignments.
• Set up jobsite equipment including water blast hoses, vacuum hoses, barricades, and safety tags.
• Operate water blasting tools, including guns and lances, for industrial cleaning applications.
• Handle dry and wet vacuum hoses (6” and 8”) for material removal and environmental cleaning.
• Use manual tools such as shovels and picks to assist with debris removal and job completion.
• Operate automated tooling and specialized cleaning equipment as required by the job.
• Assist in the safe operation of aerial platform lifts and other access equipment when needed.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings while working in active industrial environments.
• Clean and inspect tools and equipment before returning them to the branch location.
• Support team members in completing job tasks efficiently and safely.
• Adapt to varying jobsite conditions, customer requirements, and work scopes.
• Follow scheduling processes and remain flexible to meet operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Team-oriented mindset

Initiative and accountability

Tools

Water blasting tools

Vacuum hoses

Manual tools

Aerial platform operation

Job description

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. seeks a dependable Technician to support industrial and environmental cleaning across customer worksites.

This hands-on role uses water blasting tools, hoses, vacuums, and other equipment to safely and efficiently complete cleaning projects in demanding environments. You will follow health and safety policies, report on time in proper uniform, set up jobsite equipment, and assist teammates to ensure tasks are completed safely and on schedule.