Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician

Garratt Callahan Co; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

LT

401k

Travel expenses provided

Job summary

Garratt-Callahan Co is seeking a Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician in South Bend, IN. The role supports existing customers, performs water testing, and trains in a territory alongside veteran Managers.

Base compensation ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 with a $675 monthly car allowance and extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates hold a technical degree in Chemistry or related fields and reside in or near South Bend; prior lab or field service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Eng, Environmental Eng, Paper Science, or Water Resources.
• Willing to train and mentor; internship or prior technical sales experience is a plus.
• Residence in South Bend or nearby in Northern Indiana; familiar with local industrial market.

Responsibilities

• Solve customers' water problems for South Bend, Northern Indiana, and Southern Michigan.
• Treat boilers and cooling towers to maintain energy efficiency and environmental standards.
• Perform detailed water testing & analyses at data centers, industrial sites, manufacturers, and facilities.
• Support sales of Garratt-Callahan's chemical blends, equipment, and monitoring technology.
• Assist in passivation of stainless steel in water treatment systems.
• Support sales of inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, and monitoring equipment.
• Contribute to Water Safety Programs and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Technical degree

Education

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Biology

Mechanical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Paper Science

Water Resources

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.

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1923

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

2026 YTD Sales are at an all-Time Record Levels !

Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician—South Bend, Indiana

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 South Bend, Northern Indiana, and Southern Michigan. Perform water treatment tests at the existing customers. 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 South Bend.

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 Data Centers, Industrial sites, Manufacturers, Food Processors, 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 $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, Environmental Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.

Nice to have backgrounds: lab experience, field service, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, HVAC, electric.

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 South Bend or very nearby in Northern Indiana and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of the area.

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.

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.

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