Maintenance Technician - OH; CA

Chem-Aqua is the wholly owned water treatment subsidiary of NCH Corporation, a privately‑owned specialty chemicals, maintenance supplies, and services company with over $1 billion in annual sales. We are seeking top‑tier talent to support our growth strategy. We offer an unparalleled training program, uncapped income potential, and a culture that recognizes results yet embraces the importance of work/life balance. Join the Chem‑Aqua team, where your initiative and contributions will be noticed and make a difference.

The Utility Technician will be responsible for all maintenance responsibilities in established accounts in the territory. This position is a field‑based position providing hands‑on servicing of boiler and cooling water systems for our existing customer base, including but not limited to chemical testing, monitoring, calibration, repair of chemical‑feed‑related equipment, and visual inspections of systems when necessary. This is a remote position.

• Operator will maintain Class 1 Certified Operator water treatment license for Permit.
• Operator will be onsite for 2 hours per system, per week. This will be during 3 visits per system per week.
• Operator will test analytes as defined by customer including but not limited to copper, temperature, & chlorine.
• Operator will upload results to excel spreadsheets provided by customer at conclusion of testing daily in addition to the Ohio EPA Data Entry.
• Chem‑Aqua will supply all testing materials including but not limited to Portable Colorimeter & any testing reagents needed.
• Monthly reporting in the OSU CMS Work Order System.
• Additional responsibilities as defined by Ohio EPA permit requirements.

• 1‑3 years of work experience in a field using mechanical principles
• Experience in the water treatment or related industry a plus
• Ability to a work flexible schedule, some weekends required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledgeable in MS Office applications
• Knowledgeable in using a computer, tablet, smartphone, and other work‑related technology
• 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
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (DMV record will be checked)
• Required work activities include but are not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting, climbing and descending stairs and ladders (from 10‑30’ in height), sometimes while carrying drums of chemicals weighing up to 50 pounds while maintaining a 3‑point ladder contact (per OSHA rules).
• 20 % travel required – No overnight travel required

NCH Corporation offers a full suite of benefits, employee development and recognition programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.