Water Treatment Service Technician - Bay Area

Solenis LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Chem-Aqua, a Solenis Company, is seeking a Water Treatment Service Technician for the San Francisco Bay Area. This field-based role involves hands-on maintenance of water treatment systems, diagnostics, cleaning, and routine servicing at customer sites.

You will work with a team of technicians, scheduling visits and reporting activities, while traveling up to 35% of the time. A high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required, with preference for water treatment experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of work experience in a field using mechanical principles.
• Experience in the water treatment industry a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to lift 55-75 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics on water treatment equipment, including RO systems and water softeners.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance, cleaning, calibration, and inspections.
• Schedule service and sales calls, and maintain service records.
• Travel to customer sites with 35% travel expected.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Field experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Water Treatment Service Technician - Bay AreaOur website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our website. By continuing to browse our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.# Career Opportunities## Water Treatment Service Technician - Bay AreaApply: San Francisco, California, United States of America: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0034344Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.# **Water Treatment Service Technician****Company: Chem-Aqua, a Solenis Company****Type:** Full-Time**Compensation:** Competitive base salary, full benefits, vehicle allowance, health insurance, 401(k) match & more!## About UsAt **Chem-Aqua**, water isn’t just water—it’s an opportunity to make businesses run better, cleaner, and more efficiently. As a leader in custom-designed water treatment programs, we help keep boilers, cooling towers, process systems, and wastewater operations performing at their best.We’re now part of Solenis, a global powerhouse in water and hygiene solutions, giving you the support, innovation, and stability of a company with reach across 160+countries.If you want to join a growing team where your work makes a real, everyday impact... jump in. The water’s great.## What You’ll DoThe Service Technician is a field-based, hands-on, account service position that will provide tower cleaning, coil cleaning, chemical cleaning and some pre-treatment (area specific). This is a remote position.* Perform diagnostics on water treatment equipment: reverse osmosis Systems, water softeners, and other water treatment/conditioning systems.* Determine condition of system fluids, identify malfunctions and take corrective actions.* Provide routine preventative maintenance services; inspection, cleaning, and calibration of system components as necessary to assigned accounts* Assist in identifying additional service needs and opportunities while developing and implementing customized solutions for our customers* Perform assigned lab testing and sampling as required* Schedule service and sales calls, including daily, weekly and monthly reporting.* Maintain customer chemical inventory which may include lifting 5 gallon pails that weigh approximately 55-75 lbs* Other duties as assigned.## What We’re Looking For* Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to build relationships* 3-5 years of work experience in a field using mechanical principles* Experience in the water treatment or related industry a plus* Ability to work flexible schedule, some weekends required* Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record* Able to pass a drug and background check per the company requirements* High School Diploma or equivalent* Knowledgeable in MS Office applications* This position requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.* Work is conducted both indoors and out with varying environmental conditions* Must be able perform physical work in a HVAC, cooling towers, or boiler equipment environment requiring exposure to chemicals, noise, hot & cold temperatures and inclement weather.* MUST be in good physical ability – the job requires frequent walking to and from worksite.* Required work activities include but are not limited to, climbing and descending stairs and ladders (from 10-30’ in height), sometimes while carrying drums of chemicals weighing up to 75 pounds while maintaining a 3-point ladder contact (per OSHA rules). As of the date of this job description, the available ladders have a weight limit of 375 pounds* Be able to wear protective gear for the face, ears, and gloves* 35% travel required## Why You’ll Love This Role* Make a real impact by helping customers operate efficiently and sustainably.* Comprehensive and ongoing training—we provide **continued sales training** (to sharpen your selling skills and strategies) and **technical training** (on water treatment basics, testing, products, and solutions) delivered through a combination of virtual sessions, in-field/on-the-job coaching, and classroom-style sessions. No prior water treatment experience required—we invest in your growth from day one and throughout your career.* Support from experienced technical pros and a collaborative team culture.* Clear pathways for career growth* undefined ## Is This You? You love connecting with people, solving real operational challenges, and seeing the direct results of your work. You enjoy learning, exploring customer sites, and building a career in a growing, stable industry.If that sounds like you... we’d love to talk. To Learn more about our company, please visit www.chemaqua.com**Equal Opportunity Employer**We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.*At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.**Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.* *Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]*The expected compensation range for this position is between $1.00 and $550,000,000.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.