Water Services Technician - Cooling Tower Cleaner

What we offer

• Competitive pay, including the opportunity to work additional paid overtime.

• Company vehicle, tools, equipment, and mobile phone supplied

• The ability to use the company vehicle for personal uses

• The opportunity to make sales bonuses

• The opportunity to work outdoors

• Flexibility and independence to manage your schedule

• On-going training and development opportunities

• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - Full on the job training provided.

• Role suits a variety of previous work experiences such as trades & services and sales/customer service roles

• There are no higher educational requirements needed however if you have completed a diploma/degree in the fields of sciences/environmental this may be the role that will provide you practical experience to progress your career

About the role

Working across multiple sites and industries within Metropolitan Melbourne, including the CBD, Western and Northern suburbs, the role involves:

• regular service and maintenance of client assets such as cooling towers, closed-circuit heating/chilled systems and filtration systems

• working on-site, carrying out water quality testing, monitoring system performance, and adjusting chemical dosing levels via digital controllers as required

• interpreting and recording chemical ranges from controllers, troubleshooting faults, and identifying underlying causes of system issues

• disinfecting and physically cleaning cooling towers using pressure washers and wet vacuums, while following safe work procedures

• isolating and reinstating systems as part of the cleaning process through the operation of relevant switches, valves, and associated mechanical plant equipment

• participating in on-site and online training programs, while working within a supportive team environment

About you

• Mechanical-minded and good with technology

• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders

• Able to carry chemical drums weighing approx. 15Kg

• Love being outdoors and working with your hands

• Proven history of successful independent time management

• Able to confidently communicate with customers and colleagues

• Self-starter and have a current Australian driver's license with a good driving history and enjoy driving

• Previous experience within the water treatment industry is not needed but is an advantage

Looking for more reasons to join HydroChem?

• Ability to grow within the role as the business grows

• On-the-job training

• Flexible working options to promote healthy work/life boundaries

• Competitive above-market pay rates + annual remuneration reviews

• Paid overtime, plus an opportunity for sales-based incentives.

About Us

Most people have never heard of or are unaware of what "water treatment" is! At HydroChem, we maintain crucial water and cooling installations at facilities many of us visit daily - shopping centres, airports, and universities. The water treatment industry contributes to our environment's health and prevents disease outbreaks. 

We are one of Australia's leading water treatment companies, with a proud history spanning over 40 years. From small beginnings, we now have branches in every state and territory across Australia. We provide the highest quality service using both digital and chemistry technology. 

How to apply

We value inclusion and diversity – We welcome and actively encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from our multicultural communities, or people for who English is a second language, people with disabilities, older Australians and parents returning to the workforce.

If you are looking for a position that offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills further, please apply by clicking 'Apply Now'!

Extra Info

Please send your resume together with a covering letter telling us why you want to join the HydroChem family 

• Applicants need to have the right to work in Australia.

• You will be required to obtain a working with children's and police check.