Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician

Garratt Callahan Co•San Luis Obispo, CA

4h•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Garratt-Callahan is seeking a Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician for the Central Coast area of California. This role involves supporting sales by maintaining the existing customer base, performing water treatment tests, and working alongside veteran Territory Managers. The company offers the flexibility of working from home and encourages employees to live in or near San Luis Obispo. The career track for this position is to train and advance into a Territory Manager role, which offers unlimited commission and a year-end bonus. Garratt-Callahan is a stable, family-friendly, profitable, and private company with a 120-year history and no layoffs. They provide an industry-competitive salary, expenses, benefits, a car allowance, ample technical support, and continuous training, while keeping paperwork to a minimum. Compensation is based on experience and the ability to succeed, with a first-year earning potential of $70,000 to $90,000 for qualified candidates. The company prioritizes committed employees for both compensation and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.
Must live in San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Paso Robles, or very nearby, and be familiar with the area's industrial marketplace.

Nice To Haves

Lab experience
Field service
Plumbing
Pipe fitting
Welding
HVAC
Electric
One-year technical sales, or an internship related to water treatment chemicals is preferred, but we are willing to train and mentor.
Outside industrial sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Solve customers' water problems.
Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
Perform detailed water testing & analyses at Industrial sites, Manufacturers, Data Centers, Medical Centers, and Commercial Buildings.
Help sell Garratt-Callahan's proprietary chemical blends, equipment, & monitoring technology.
Passivation of stainless steel in industrial water treatment systems.
Help sell corrosion & scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, bio-augmentation, feed & monitoring equipment, water management plans, reverse osmosis products.
Help sell Water Safety Programs.
Keep our existing customers happy.
Help bring on new industrial customers.
Some overnight travel