Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician

Garratt-Callahan

• $80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.
  • 3+ years in the water treatment chemical industry preferred; open to training and mentoring.
  • Experience in outside industrial sales is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the industrial marketplace in Baton Rouge or nearby is essential.
  • Backgrounds in lab work, field service, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, HVAC, or electrical work are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Solve customers' water treatment issues.
  • Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers for efficiency and environmental compliance.
  • Conduct detailed water testing and analyses at various industrial sites.
  • Promote and sell proprietary chemical blends and monitoring technology.
  • Perform passivation of stainless steel in water treatment systems.
  • Market corrosion and scale inhibitors, biocides, and water management plans.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction and support new customer acquisition.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Monthly car allowance and travel expenses provided.
  • Opportunities for advanced training and a clear career path into sales.
  • Flexible, family-friendly working hours.
  • Stable company with no layoffs in 120 years and a strong profit history.
Full Job Description
2026 YTD Sales are at Record Levels!

Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician-Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Chemical Service Technicians are responsible for sales support by maintaining the existing customer base in Louisiana. Perform water treatment tests at the existing customers primarily in the greater Baton Rouge and Central Louisiana area. Working at data centers will be a real focus for this position.

With the freedom of working from your home, you can work and train in a territory alongside veteran Territory Managers. The best place to live is in or very near Baton Rouge, or at least Central Louisiana.

The career track for a Chemical Service Technician is to train to become a Territory Manager. Territory Managers are eligible for unlimited commission and a year-end bonus.

As a Technical Sales Support/Service Technician, you will receive an industry-competitive salary, expenses, benefits, and a $675 per month car allowance. In addition, ample technical support is provided along with continuous training. Paperwork is kept to a minimum. Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed. $80,000 to $100,000 first year for a qualified candidate.

We hire with a focus that favors the committed employee both in terms of overall compensation and growth opportunities. We have designed our compensation package accordingly. Benefits available include a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Job 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.

Benefits:
  • We offer a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, AD&D, LT, and 401k. A monthly car allowance and travel expenses are provided.
  • First year compensation is $80,000 to $100,000 depending on water treatment experience.
  • Advanced training, and a clear career path into sales.
  • Family friendly, flexible hours.
  • A huge benefit of working for Garratt-Callahan is our stability and low turnover.
  • No Layoffs in our 120-year history
  • G-C is a profitable company. The last year that G-C did not turn a profit was during World War 2.
  • 2025 was a record sales year, and 2026 sales are trending to be even better.

To Apply, please log on to:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=16ed56fa-3af7-47fc-878a-c4d47df49e2f&ccId=[redacted]_000001&jobId=573411&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Requirements:

You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.

Nice to have backgrounds include lab experience, field service, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, HVAC, electric.

Three or more years in water treatment chemical industry is preferred, but we are willing to train and mentor. Outside industrial sales experience is a plus. You must live in Baton Rouge, or very nearby, and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of the area.

If you have a disability and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please contact the Garratt-Callahan Human Resources department at [redacted]. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation in order to assist you in applying for an open position using our on-line system, completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any other portion of the employment process.

When requesting an accommodation, please provide your name, phone, email address, or any other means of contacting you. Provide a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. A member of the Human Resources team will then contact you to discuss your request. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Garratt-Callahan.

Garratt-Callahan values differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and see them as a competitive advantage. Garratt-Callahan is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants.

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