Water Filtration Technician- On Call/As Needed

Rippling, Inc.; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NWS — FreshPure Water Systems in Evergreen Park, IL is seeking an on-call Service Technician to diagnose and repair water vending equipment at retail locations. You will handle plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues and submit service reports with before/after photos.

This is a 1099 contractor role with a flexible on-call schedule and competitive pay at $55 per hour, with mileage factored into the rate.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing experience with water lines, valves, fittings and connections.
• Hands-on electrical experience with wiring and components.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment independently.

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, hands-on

Electrical, hands-on

Mechanical diagnosis & repair

Reliable vehicle

Driver's license

Smartphone with camera

On-call dispatch availability

Job description

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 Evergreen Park, IL, 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