Lead Cooling Tower Cleaning Supervisor
About The Position
The Lead Cooling Tower Cleaning Technician / Supervisor is responsible for leading and executing commercial cooling tower cleaning projects while ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly, on schedule, and to company standards. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with commercial and industrial cooling towers, strong knowledge of Legionella prevention practices, and the ability to supervise field crews, interface with clients, and oversee regulatory compliance. The Lead Technician serves as the on-site authority for safety, quality control, and documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience cleaning commercial cooling towers
- Prior experience leading or supervising field crews
- Strong working knowledge of: Commercial and industrial cooling tower systems, Legionella control, prevention, and remediation practices, Chemical cleaning, disinfection, and safety protocols
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in outdoor/industrial environments
- Clean background check. No criminal history or drivers license issues.
- Support emergency response and after-hours work as needed
Nice To Haves
- NY or NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
- OSHA 30 certification
- Confined Space Entry certification
- Fall Protection certification
- Healthcare or hospital cooling tower experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- PPE Mask Medical clearance approved
Responsibilities
- Lead and perform cleaning, disinfection, and inspection of commercial cooling towers, including basins, fill, drift eliminators, sumps, strainers, and associated components
- Execute startup, shutdown, emergency, and corrective cleanings
- Verify proper isolation, lockout/tagout, and system protection prior to cleaning
- Ensure cleaning and disinfection procedures comply with CDC, ASHRAE, NYS/NJ DOH, and local regulations
- Supervise, train, and direct technicians on job sites.
- Ensure safety protocols
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and pre-job safety briefings
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, including confined space entry, fall protection, and chemical handling
- Oversee adherence to Legionella management plans and site-specific safety requirements
- Ensure accurate completion of service reports, inspection checklists, and photographic documentation meeting regulatory and client standards
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Leadership Development
- Monthly cross-training opportunities to advance your career
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Great culture and team dynamic
- Bonus opportunities based on performance and sales goals. No caps on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
