Technician, Water Quality

Understanding of basic water chemistry and ability to perform and document water-quality and chemical testing for boilers, cooling towers, closed-loop systems, and RO systems.

Familiar with chemical handling, SDS requirements, PPE, and applicable workplace safety practices.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, piping, chemical-feed equipment, controllers, and related water-treatment equipment.

Proficiency in reading technical instructions, interpreting instrument readings, maintaining electronic records, and using computer-based work-order systems.

Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately to abnormal water-quality or equipment conditions.

Ability to obtain required university certifications for forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in water technology, industrial maintenance, chemistry, environmental technology, or related field.
• One or more years of experience in industrial water treatment or central utility plant operations.
• Experience with boiler-water, cooling-tower, chilled-water, condensate, RO, softener, and chemical-feed systems.
• Experience with AiM or another computerized maintenance-management system.
• Experience working in a university, government, industrial, or central-utility environment.

Job Description:
Oversee the chemical and mechanical monitoring of all water cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers to ensure water quality and optimize energy conservation.

Job Duties:

• Oversee collection and analysis of water samples.
• Oversee the application of chemicals to water.
• Maintain and repair injector pumps, meters, probes, and bleed-off valves.
• Perform plumbing repairs to chemical injection piping.
• Operate University vehicles.
• Transport chemicals using University vehicles.
• Clean cooling towers.
• Perform inspections, tests, maintenance and repair of water lines, engines, wells, and reservoirs.
• Perform distribution-system flushing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants:


Job Open Date: 09/25/2026
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.


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