Part-Time Water Management Equipment Technician

Overview

Part-Time Water Management Equipment Technician – Kalamazoo, MI

Company

Summary:

Phigenics provides independent expert guidance and advanced technologies to our clients to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall safety of water systems. Our clients include a diverse mix of industry leaders in healthcare, hospitality, government, higher education, retail, and manufacturing facilities. Phigenics does not sell water treatment chemicals and is not biased toward any treatment technology or supplier.

Position Summary:

Phigenics is seeking a candidate with a flexible schedule interested in working 35-70 hours per month. Water Management Equipment Technicians (WMETs) will report to the Director of Field Services and provide service and account management support for clients in a region. WMETs service existing clients by taking water tests, maintaining equipment, and assisting in maintaining Comprehensive Water Management Programs by analyzing microbiological and water chemistry data and responding quickly, professionally, and accurately to client requests.

WMETs may be asked to perform minor maintenance on water monitoring equipment, take on-site readings via testing instruments (i.e., chlorine, temperature, and pH readings), and collect building water samples to be sent to a lab for cultures. Once fully trained, the employee may be expected to mentor or train peers to ensure consistent knowledge sharing and team development. Candidates must live near Kalamazoo, MI.

• Take water tests and collect building water samples for lab cultures.
• Maintain water management equipment and assist in maintaining Comprehensive Water Management Programs by analyzing microbiological and water chemistry data.
• Respond quickly, professionally, and accurately to client requests.
• Perform minor maintenance on water monitoring equipment and take on-site readings (chlorine, temperature, pH).
• Mentor or train peers after full training to share knowledge and develop the team.

• Background in science, engineering, or mathematics preferred
• Ability to learn to use equipment that measures pH, temperature, and residual oxidant in water
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Self-motivated and directed with a “can do” attitude
• Strong desire to learn new concepts
• Commitment to high ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Understand and use MS Office, Gmail, and various Google applications

Position requires traveling to client sites in a region, servicing equipment, and collecting water samples. Some overnight travel will be involved. Travel up to a 100-mile radius is expected. Mileage reimbursement is available. The wearing of PPE is sometimes required. The position often requires a great deal of walking around client sites, may include climbing stairs or ladders, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds.

May provide occasional support in other regions.

Phigenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, age or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.