Job Description
Description Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for safeguarding the integrity of critical systems? Are you ready to take on a role where your expertise will make a critical impact? The Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) division is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Water Treatment Technician to maintain and optimize water treatment systems critical to HVAC operations in commercial, industrial, or large institutional buildings. This role ensures the efficiency, safety, and longevity of HVAC systems-such as cooling towers, boilers, and chillers-by managing and maintaining proper water chemistry and treatment processes.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Maintain and monitor water treatment systems associated with HVAC equipment including cooling towers, boilers, chillers, and related components.
- Test water for critical parameters such as pH, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, chlorine levels, and biological contaminants.
- Interpret test results and apply appropriate chemical treatments to prevent scaling, corrosion, and biological growth.
- Maintain accurate records of water quality testing and chemical usage.
- Perform regular maintenance on water treatment equipment, including pumps, filters, controllers, and dosing systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to water chemistry or equipment malfunction.
Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and safety regulations.
Work collaboratively with HVAC technicians, building engineers, and facility managers to ensure optimal system performance.
Basic Qualifications - TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completion of a formal training program in automotive technology or a related mechanical field.
- Hands-on experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a variety of vehicles and machinery, including:
- Automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, forklifts, and buses.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as:
- Motor analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory service manuals.
- Ability to disassemble, overhaul, and repair components including:
- Engines, transmissions, clutches, starters, generators, alternators, differentials, and pumps.
- Experience performing mechanical and electrical adjustments and repairs such as:
- Valve grinding, brake adjustments, wheel alignment, wiring repairs, and lighting adjustments.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and solve moderately complex problems.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with project teams and internal departments.
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the following technical areas:
- Cooling Systems - Installation and service of HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics - Maintenance of fluid and air power systems, including pumps and actuators.
- Preventive and Routine Maintenance - Scheduling and executing regular service intervals to reduce downtime.
- Failure Analysis - Ability to investigate equipment failures and determine root causes.
- Technical Specifications - Interpreting and applying detailed mechanical documentation.
- Troubleshooting - Skilled in identifying and solving mechanical and electrical issues in complex systems.
- Vehicle Inspections - Assessing vehicle systems for safety and performance.
- Energy Efficiency - Knowledge of practices to improve fuel and energy consumption in fleet or equipment usage.
- Project Management - Experience leading repair or maintenance projects, including scheduling and resource coordination.
- Quality Control (QC) - Conducting inspections to meet regulatory and company standards.
- Safety Assurance - Ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Certifications in automotive repair, diesel mechanics, or specialized areas (e.g., ASE, HVAC).
- Familiarity with equipment operations in manufacturing, warehousing, or fleet management environments.
Original Posting: May 28, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $46,800.00 - $84,600.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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