Project Manager, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Our client in the Boise,  is currently hiring for a UPW On-Site Supervisor. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity supporting ultra-pure water (UPW), RO/DI systems, chemical delivery systems, pumps, filtration equipment, and related controls within a high-tech manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for overseeing installation, startup, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and team leadership activities at customer sites.

Pay: $38.50 - $48.10/hr (Depending on years of experience, tenure, technical expertise, leadership experience, industry background, and relevant equipment knowledge)

Location:

Boise,

Schedule:

Standard Monday - Friday (40+ hours per week)

Placement Type:
Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)

Responsibilities

Lead field and office support activities for customer projects and service operations throughout the United States and Canada.

Oversee installation, commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UPW, RO/DI, chemical delivery, filtration, pumping, and control systems.

Manage project execution with a focus on safety, quality, cost control, schedule adherence, equipment reliability, and site performance.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including equipment repairs, troubleshooting, inspections, and consumable replacement.

Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, equipment manuals, and SOPs.

Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders both remotely and on-site.

Coordinate with engineering, project management, production, operations, and customer teams to resolve technical issues and support project objectives.

Complete service reports, operational logs, maintenance records, and performance reporting documentation.

Support site operations including water sampling, system monitoring, alarm response, filter changes, inventory management, and safety inspections.

Train, mentor, and support the development of team members.

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Qualification Requirements

3+ years of experience in field service, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, HVAC/mechanical service, manufacturing, water treatment, or a similar technical environment.

Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance experience.

Experience diagnosing equipment issues and performing preventive and corrective maintenance.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and SOPs.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently in a customer-site environment.

Strong communication and customer-service skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and computer-based reporting systems.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to coordinate multiple priorities across engineering, operations, project management, and customer groups.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical certificate or Associate's Degree in a mechanical, industrial, facilities, or related technical discipline.

Experience with ultra-pure water (UPW), RO/DI systems, industrial water treatment, wastewater systems, or chemical delivery systems.

HVAC, mechanical service, or facilities maintenance experience.

Experience in semiconductor, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, or other high-tech manufacturing environments.

Previous leadership, supervisory, or team training experience.

Experience working with pumps, valves, piping systems, filtration equipment, controls, and industrial process equipment.

OSHA 30 certification.

Disqualifiers

Limited hands-on mechanical troubleshooting or maintenance experience.

No experience reading blueprints, technical drawings, or equipment documentation.

No experience supporting industrial process equipment, facilities equipment, water treatment systems, or similar mechanical systems.

Inability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.

Lack of experience coordinating with multiple cross-functional teams.

Employee Value Proposition

Opportunity to lead critical water treatment and facility operations supporting advanced manufacturing environments.

Hands-on leadership role with a combination of technical problem-solving, project coordination, and team development.

Exposure to ultra-pure water systems, industrial process equipment, and…