Part-Time Water Management Equipment Technician

Job Description

Salary:

Part-Time Water Management Equipment Technician

Location: Columbus, OH

Needed for: Mid-October, 2025 to Mid-January, 2026

Company Summary:

Phigenics provides independent expert guidance and advanced technologies to our clients to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall safety of water systems. Our clients include a diverse mix of industry leaders in healthcare, hospitality, government, higher education, retail, and manufacturing facilities. Phigenics does not sell water treatment chemicals and is not biased toward any treatment technology or supplier.

Position Summary:

Phigenics is seeking a candidate with a flexible schedule interested in working 20 hours per month on average.Water Management Equipment Technicians (WMETs) will report to the Director of Field Services and provide service and account management support for clients in a region. Water Management Equipment Technicianservices existing clients by taking water tests, maintaining equipment, and assisting in maintaining Comprehensive Water Management Programs by analyzing microbiological and water chemistry data and responding quickly, professionally, and accurately to client requests. WMETs may be asked to perform minor maintenance on water monitoring equipment, take on-site readings via testing instruments (i.e., chlorine, temperature, and pH readings), and collect building water samples to be sent to a lab for cultures.Candidates must live near the Columbus, OH area.

This is a short-term assignment for approximately 10-12 weeks between mid-October 2025 and mid-January 2026.

Skills and Qualifications:

Background in science, engineering, or mathematics preferred

Ability to learn how to use equipment that measures pH, temperature, and residual oxidant in water

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

Self-motivated and directed. "Can do" attitude

Strong desire to learn new concepts

Demonstrate commitment to high ethical standards and a diverse workplace

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities

Understand and use MS Office, Gmail, and various Google applications

Work Environment / Travel

Position requires traveling to client sites in a region, servicing equipment, and collecting water samples. Some overnight travel will be involved. Travel up to a 50-mile radius is expected. Mileage reimbursement is available. The wearing of PPE is sometimes required. The position often requires a great deal of walking around client sites, may include climbing stairs or ladders, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds. May provide occasional support in other regions.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Phigenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alien age or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Part-time