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FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN – WATER TREATMENT | $28–$32/HR
Power Labor USA
Location: Kansas City, KS / Kansas City Metro Area
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Pay Rate: $28–$34/hr
Power Labor USA is hiring a Field Service Technician to service, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial and commercial water treatment equipment throughout the Kansas City metro area.
This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in HVAC, pipefitting, pumps, plumbing, industrial maintenance, or mechanical service who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and working directly with customers. Previous water treatment experience is a plus, but it is not required for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
Technicians will travel to customer sites in company vehicles, riding alongside a senior technician while learning the equipment and service procedures.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Perform scheduled maintenance and service calls on commercial and industrial water treatment equipment.
- Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot filtration systems, pumps, valves, gauges, and related mechanical components.
- Service reverse osmosis (RO) systems, including filters, membranes, pumps, pressure readings, flow rates, and leak repairs.
- Maintain UV sterilization equipment and assist with lamp replacements and basic troubleshooting.
- Service laboratory filtration and high-purity water systems, including RO/DI equipment.
- Replace filters, O-rings, membranes, lamps, and other parts as needed.
- Read pressure, flow, and water-quality measurements to help identify equipment issues.
- Assist with equipment startup, testing, and commissioning after installation or repair.
- Explain equipment operation and service needs to customers in a professional manner.
- Complete service documentation and maintain accurate records of parts and work performed.
- Follow safety procedures when working around water, chemicals, electrical components, and pressurized equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience servicing, maintaining, or repairing mechanical or plumbing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret basic pressure, flow, and equipment readings.
- Ability to work safely around water, chemicals, electricity, and pressurized systems.
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to complete assigned work.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work at customer sites, including industrial facilities, laboratories, mechanical rooms, and rooftops.
- Ability to lift equipment and parts and perform hands-on physical work.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Water treatment, reverse osmosis (RO), deionized water (DI), UV sterilization, or water softener systems.
- HVAC, boiler, pump service, plumbing, pipefitting, or industrial maintenance.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting, variable frequency drives (VFDs), or equipment controllers.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, food production, municipal, or laboratory facilities.
- Technical certification, apprenticeship, or training in a related trade.
APPLY TODAY! Power Labor USA is looking for dependable, mechanically minded technicians ready to get started next week!
Salary : $28 - $34