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Planned Companies

NJ

$28/hr

... carpentry. * Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units. * Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans ...

Planned Companies

NJ

$28/hr

... carpentry. * Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units. * Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans ...

Planned Companies

Maintenance Tech On Call

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$30/hr

... carpentry. * Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units. * Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans ...

Planned Companies

Maintenance Tech On Call

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$30/hr

... carpentry. * Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units. * Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans ...

Planned Companies

Maintenance Tech On Call

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$30/hr

... carpentry. * Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units. * Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans ...

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How much do cooling tower carpenter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooling tower carpenter in the United States is $25.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cooling tower carpenter?

A Cooling Tower Carpenter constructs, repairs, and maintains the wooden components of cooling towers used in industrial and HVAC systems. They work with materials such as wood, fiberglass, and metal to ensure structural integrity and efficiency. The job involves reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, assembling frameworks, and performing routine inspections. Safety is a priority, as work is often performed at heights and in various weather conditions. Skilled craftsmanship and knowledge of construction techniques are essential for this role.

What does a cooling tower carpenter do?

A typical day for a Cooling Tower Carpenter involves constructing, repairing, or replacing structural wooden components of cooling towers, often working at significant heights and in outdoor conditions. You'll spend time interpreting plans, measuring and cutting materials, assembling frameworks, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. Collaboration with other trades, such as welders, crane operators, and engineers, is frequent to coordinate the efficient and safe completion of projects. The work is physically demanding and may require flexibility in hours, especially during major maintenance periods or plant shutdowns. Over time, experienced carpenters may progress to supervisory roles or specialize further within industrial construction settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a cooling tower carpenter?

To thrive as a Cooling Tower Carpenter, you need advanced carpentry skills, the ability to read blueprints, and experience working with specialized materials used in cooling tower construction and repair. Familiarity with construction tools, safety harness systems, and certifications such as OSHA safety training are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills set outstanding candidates apart. These abilities are critical to maintaining structural integrity, ensuring worker safety, and adhering to precise project specifications in often demanding environments.

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Infographic showing various Cooling Tower Carpenter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,115 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

On call Maintenance Technician Floater

Planned Companies

Monroe Township, NJ

$28/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Planned Companies rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

119th of 254 rated facilities management

Job description

Planned Companies –Maintenance Technician – Job Description

  • On-Call (No set schedule) Flexible on 1st and 2nd shift 
  • Hourly Pay: $28.00/hour
  • Location: Freehold, New Jersey 07728 - Must be able to travel within the Monmouth and Mercer County NJ

 

Summary

Planned Companies’ clients’ properties are kept clean, secure, and welcoming with a variety of equipment requiring routine inspection, maintenance, and repair. To ensure our cleaning, security, and concierge teams provide the best service Planned Companies Maintenance Services (PMS) is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring preventative maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and repair of such equipment as required; contact outside contractor when required.
  • Checking boiler and hot water heaters for leaks and reporting to management.
  • Scheduling extermination procedures as necessary.
  • Maintaining social areas or amenities as needed.
  • Assuring walkways are clear and/or salted during inclement weather.
  • Inventorying mechanical/ maintenance supplies.
  • Troubleshooting tripped breakers, leaking pipes, and water intrusion.
  • Executing general repair of the building included but not limited to doors, filter changing, installation of floor covering, light carpentry.
  • Maintaining a log keeping and visible inspection of all operating equipment, including chiller, cooling tower, water heaters, pumps and fan coil units.
  • Inspecting rooftop exhaust fans, cooling tower, domestic water drives.
  • Ensuring trash removal and maintaining trash area are organized.
  • Replacing light fixtures, branch switches, receptacles, and sockets when necessary. 
  • Adjusting of locks and latches on doors, windows, and lockers
  • Removal and replacement of all blown light bulbs
  • Painting and plastering as required.
  • Maintaining daily records of work performed
  • Reporting necessary work to be done by outside mechanics, maintain a record when such work is completed.
  • Assisting building management with all projects and all other job duties as requested

Requirements:

 

  • Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.  
  • Requires strong plumbing, electric and carpentry experience. 
  • Solid interpersonal skills, along with excellent communication skills. Bilingual is preferred.  
  • Good listener and able to accurately transmit information.
  • Reliable, highly organized, attention to detail, courteous, friendly, hardworking, and professional.
  • Eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities. 
  • Extremely dependable and reliable, must be flexible to work during emergency situations.

Benefits

  • Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits. 
  • All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company’s 401K which has an employer match.

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“Planned Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Planned Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.”  

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