Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician

Garratt Callahan Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Travel expenses

Job summary

Garratt-Callahan seeks a Chemical Service Technician to support sales by serving existing customers in Chicagoland. You will conduct water tests and collaborate with Territory Managers, with a clear path to advance to Territory Manager and earn commissions and bonuses.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 in the first year, plus a $675 monthly car allowance, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and training. Requires a 4-year science degree and the ability to live in the Chicagoland area.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, mechanical engineering, paper science, or water resources.
• Must have a 4-year science degree to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Solve customers' water problems.
• Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
• Perform detailed water testing & analyses at industrial sites, medical centers, data centers, and commercial buildings.
• Help sell proprietary chemical blends, equipment, and monitoring technology.
• Passivation of stainless steel in industrial water treatment systems.
• Sell water safety programs and related monitoring equipment.

Skills

Technical degree

Willing to train

Education

4-year science degree

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Chicago, Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1912

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Our 2025 Sales were the Largest Growth in Decades. 2026 YTD Sales are even Better.

Garratt-Callahan (www.garrattcallahan.com ) is family friendly, profitable, stable, and fiercely private. No layoffs in 120 years. No ownership changes in 120 years. Haven't changed our commission plan in 30 years. 80 straight years of profitability. We have operations in every state in the USA.

Chemical Service Technicians are responsible for sales support by maintaining the existing customer base in Chicagoland. Perform water treatment tests at the existing customers primarily within driving distance of Chicago. With the freedom of working from your home, you can work and train in a territory alongside veteran Territory Managers.

The career track for a Chemical Service Technician is to train to become a Territory Manager. Territory Managers are eligible for unlimited commission and a year-end bonus.

As a Technical Sales Support/Service Technician, you will receive an industry-competitive salary, expenses, benefits, and a $675 per month car allowance. In addition, ample technical support is provided along with continuous training. Paperwork is kept to a minimum. Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed. $65,000 to $80,000 first year for a qualified candidate.

We hire with a focus that favors the committed employee both in terms of overall compensation and growth opportunities. We have designed our compensation package accordingly. Benefits available include a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Solve customers' water problems.
• Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
• Perform detailed water testing & analyses at Industrial sites, Medical Centers, data centers, and Commercial Buildings.
• Help sell Garratt-Callahan's proprietary chemical blends, equipment, & monitoring technology.
• Passivation of stainless steel in industrial water treatment systems.
• Help sell corrosion & scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, bio-augmentation, feed & monitoring equipment, water management plans, reverse osmosis products.
• Help sell Water Safety Programs.
• Keep our existing customers happy.

Garratt-Callahan is a US based private 120-year-old, nationwide water treatment chemical company. Garratt-Callahan www.garrattcallahan.com treats industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep them energy efficient and environmentally friendly with one of the most advanced product lines in the industry. We are registered to ISO 9001:2015 and sell an industry leading line of “green\" solutions, G-C GreenTech. We are headquartered in Burlingame, California.

G-C is family owned, profitable, and expanding. We have five chemical plants in the USA, technical salespeople in every state, and the Caribbean.

• We offer a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, AD&D, LT, and 401k. A monthly car allowance and travel expenses are provided.
• First year compensation is $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience.
• Advanced training, and a clear career path into sales.
• Family friendly, flexible hours.
• A huge benefit of working for Garratt-Callahan is our stability and low turnover.
• No Layoffs in our 120-year history
• G-C is a profitable company. The last year that G-C did not turn a profit was during World War 2.
• 2025 was a record sales year, and 2026 sales are trending to be even better.

Thank you for considering Garratt-Callahan Company. Garratt-Callahan is an EEO/AAE employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Garratt-Callahan does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please.

Requirements:

You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.
You must have a 4-year science degree to qualify for this position. You must be a capable Chemist.

One-year technical sales, or an internship related to water treatment chemicals is preferred, but we are willing to train and mentor. Outside industrial sales experience is a plus. You must live in Chicagoland, and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of the area.

NOTE: Garratt-Callahan does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please.

If you have a disability, and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please contact the Garratt-Callahan Human Resources department at 650.697.5811. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation in order to assist you in applying for an open position using our on-line system, completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any other portion of the employment process.

When requesting an accommodation, please provide your name, phone, email address, or any other means of contacting you. Provide a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. A member of the Human Resources team will then contact you to discuss your request. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Garratt-Callahan