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Minimum 2 years repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred) * Able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and team * Previous ...

Minimum 2 years repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred) * 5 years of an acceptable motor vehicle record * Must be able to lift and carry a ...

Minimum 2 years repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred) * Able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and team * Previous ...

Overview Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Project Engineer to be based in the San Diego area to support our North City Pure Water Facility Project, part of the PURE program to upgrade San ...

Senior Project Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$169K - $190K/yr

Overview Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Project Engineer to be based in the San Diego area to support our North City Pure Water Facility Project, part of the PURE program to upgrade San ...

Minimum 2 years repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred) * 5 years of an acceptable motor vehicle record * Must be able to lift and carry a ...

Senior Project Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$169K - $190K/yr

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Project Engineer to be based in the San Diego area to support our North City Pure Water Facility Project, part of the PURE program to upgrade San Diego ...

As the Director of Engineering , you will provide strategic, technical, and people leadership for all engineering functions supporting Ultra Pure Water (UPW) and Waste/Reclaim Water systems for ...

Maytag Water Treatment Systems - The Trusted Name in Clean, Pure Water! Are you a driven, people-loving sales pro who's ready to make a six-figure income while helping homeowners get the best water ...

Maytag Water Treatment Systems - The Trusted Name in Clean, Pure Water! Are you a driven, people-loving sales pro who's ready to make a six-figure income while helping homeowners get the best water ...

As the Director of Engineering , you will provide strategic, technical, and people leadership for all engineering functions supporting Ultra Pure Water (UPW) and Waste/Reclaim Water systems for ...

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How much do pure water jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for pure water in the United States is $46,468.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $51,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pure Water position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pure Water Technician, strong knowledge of water treatment processes, chemistry, and safety protocols is essential, often with a relevant technical certificate or experience in water purification. Familiarity with water filtration systems, quality testing equipment, and maintenance reporting software is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe and efficient operation of water systems, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service delivery.

What are the main responsibilities of a Pure Water Technician on a daily basis?

As a Pure Water Technician, your daily tasks typically include operating and monitoring water purification systems, conducting routine water quality testing, and maintaining system components. You may also be responsible for documenting test results, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Collaborating with other technicians and communicating with supervisors about any issues or regulatory requirements is common. These responsibilities help ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality water to clients or the facility.

What is a Pure Water job?

A Pure Water job typically involves working with water purification systems, ensuring safe and clean water for various applications. Responsibilities may include installing, maintaining, and repairing filtration equipment, testing water quality, and following environmental regulations. These roles are found in industries such as municipal water treatment, manufacturing, and commercial water purification. Skills in plumbing, chemistry, and mechanical troubleshooting are often required.

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Infographic showing various Pure Water job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,468 per year, or $22.3 per hour.
Water Treatment Technician

Water Treatment Technician

Ecolab

Glenwood, IL

$28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Ecolab rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 194 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 89 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to join our team, running out of the Glenwood area!

Nalco Water is your premier supplier for water treatment services and products. From point-of-use water to polishing systems to central distribution systems to temporary water, we offer a complete line of services and equipment to meet your unique needs.

For more information regarding our capabilities within Water Pretreatment please follow this link.

Water Pretreatment Solutions | Nalco Water (ecolab.com)

What's in it For You:

  • Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 including 401K matching, pension, medical/dental/vision, and much more!
  • You'll join a growth company offering competitive pay and benefits
  • Dedicated vehicle and cell phone
  • Access to training and orientation programs
  • A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
  • Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

Position Details:

  • Terminal Location: Glenwood, IL
  • Local Route in 100-200 mi radius of Glenwood
  • Local Route - Potential for some overnights
  • Pay: $28 / hr on average based on experience.
  • Overtime Opportunities Available

What You Will Do:

  • Ensures safe execution of all service and operations
  • Follow all safety practices and policies in driving, field work, and customer locations, Use Risk Assessments, LOTO, Confined Space tools to insure safe practice
  • Preventive maintenance, installation, repair, rebed, or startup of media-based water treatment systems
  • Preventive maintenance, installation, repair, and startup of reverse osmosis or other membrane systems
  • Troubleshooting and repair of electrical control systems
  • Establish daily route based upon schedule and call center assignments
  • Be responsible and perform services according to the Nalco Water/Ecolab Standard
  • Prepare and load trucks for next day
  • Be the customer facing ambassador for Nalco Water and professionally communicate with our customers, sales representatives and corporate staff by phone, e-mail, and in person
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of all equipment
  • Connection of equipment, QC and record keeping tasks
  • Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports
  • Fix minor mechanical issues
  • Maintain up-to-date DOT logging

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work independently without regular supervision
  • Excellent professional communication written and verbal
  • No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience (pure water equipment experience preferred)
  • Able to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and team
  • Previous power jack/pallet jack/forklift experience
  • Previous plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work

About Nalco Water:

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $59,500-$89,300. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.


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Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

Year founded

1923