Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician

Garratt-Callahan; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, LT, 401

Travel expenses

Job summary

Garratt-Callahan in Cincinnati is seeking a Chemical Service Technician to support existing customers while expanding the regional footprint. You will perform water testing, treat boiler and cooling systems, and help sell our proprietary chemical blends and monitoring technology.

The role offers a clear career path to Territory Manager and includes a competitive salary, a $675 monthly car allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level science degree required (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, Water Resources).
• One-year technical sales experience or internship in water treatment preferred; training available.

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, Manufacturers, Data Centers, Medical 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.

Skills

Technical sales

Water treatment knowledge

Cincinnati-area sales

Education

4-year science degree

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Biology

Mechanical Engineering

Paper Science

Water Resources

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 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 Cincinnati, Ohio. Perform water treatment tests for existing customers primarily in Southwest Ohio, Dayton, and Cincinnati areas. With the freedom of working from your home, you can work and train in a territory alongside veteran Territory Managers. The best place to live is in or very near Cincinnati.

Many Data Centers are being built in this area, and we help them with their water treatment & cooling needs.

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. $75,000 to $90,000 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 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, Manufacturers, Data Centers, Medical 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 $75,000 to $90,000 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.

Note

Garratt-Callahan does not sponsor work visas.

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 Cincinnati or very near, and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of the area.

Garratt-Callahan values differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and see them as a competitive advantage. Garratt-Callahan is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants.

Garratt-Callahan is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.