Field Service Technician
MPW Industrial Services · Modesto, CA · 1 wk ago
Engineering$23–$30/hrInternship
About the role
This role requires up to 60% travel and offers a starting rate of $23.00 to $30.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites to maintain and service water purification systems
- Perform routine and corrective maintenance on pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems
- Conduct water quality testing using monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with established standards
- Calibrate and maintain testing and monitoring instruments for accurate performance
- Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to restore proper operation
- Assemble and maintain hoses, piping systems, and related components at project sites
- Handle, transfer, and manage chemical inventory including drums and treatment solutions
- Perform filter backwashing, media replacement, and membrane cleaning or replacement
- Collect, label, and ship water samples to designated laboratories for analysis
- Maintain daily logs tracking system performance, test results, and maintenance activities
- Complete PC-based service reports detailing site conditions, deficiencies, and corrective actions
- Work with PLC controls and assist with repairs to instrumentation and control panels
- Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction
- Maintain inventory of spare parts, reagents, and sampling supplies for ongoing operations
- Support multiple locations as needed and assist at regeneration facilities when required
- Communicate regularly with the Regional Field Service Manager regarding site status and needs
- Track and submit mileage, travel, and expense reports accurately and on time
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent, with technical training or related experience in water treatment or industrial maintenance preferred
- Experience working with mechanical systems, pumps, filtration equipment, or chemical treatment processes
- A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays as needed
- Basic computer skills for reporting, data entry, and communication
- The ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on project demands
- The ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks for 8–12 hour shifts
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and industrial environments with noise, chemicals, and required PPE
- The ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces when necessary
- The ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles across multiple job sites