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Job Title: Cooling Tower Technician
Job Description
The Cooling Tower Technician works with a field services team to clean, power wash, repair, and support the construction and retrofit of cooling towers at utility and manufacturing plants across multiple states. This role involves extensive travel, regular work at heights, and hands-on use of power washers, hand tools, and power tools to ensure cooling towers operate safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Clean and power wash cooling towers as part of a field services team, ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.
Assist with light repair work and construction activities on cooling towers, including retrofit and maintenance tasks.
Support the construction, erection, installation, fabrication, and repair of all types of cooling towers with minimal direct supervision.
Help install mechanical equipment such as motors, fans, gearboxes, drive shafts, mechanical supports, and fan stacks.
Assist in selecting lumber and other materials required for assigned jobs, following project specifications and guidance.
Prepare layouts using rulers, tape measures, framing squares, and calipers to ensure accurate measurements and alignment.
Shape materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, grinders, and other appropriate tools.
Assemble cut and shaped materials according to project plans and instructions.
Assist with piping and nozzle installation to ensure proper water distribution within the cooling tower.
Support the erection of structural framework for cooling towers and related components.
Work at heights typically up to 20 feet and occasionally up to 3060 feet, always maintaining 100% tie-off and adhering to all fall protection procedures.
Lift materials and equipment up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, climbing, and carrying tools and materials.
Work outdoors or in plant environments where you may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat, and noise.
Travel regularly across assigned states (including OH, IN, MI, KY, IL, WI, ND, SD, NC, SC, PA, VA, WV, TN, IA, GA) to reach job sites and complete projects.
Work a schedule that, while on the road, typically involves 7 days per week and about 10 hours per day, depending on project needs.
Communicate proactively with scheduling and management teams regarding availability, requested time off, and any constraints that may affect project planning.
Follow all safety procedures, including safety essentials, fall protection practices, confined space guidelines, and OSHA training requirements.
Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
Support the timely completion of projects so they are finished safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in line with quality expectations.
Essential Skills
Experience performing general labor in construction, industrial, or similar field environments.
Ability to operate and control power washers safely and effectively for cleaning cooling towers and related structures.
Comfort working at heights up to 3060 feet, with consistent use of proper fall protection and 100% tie-off.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, climbing, and carrying materials.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively for projects, often across multiple states, and work 7 days per week while on the road.
Readiness to work 10-hour days while traveling, depending on project requirements.
Strong reliability and work ethic, with the ability to carry out assigned duties without constant supervision.
Commitment to safety practices, including participation in safety essentials, fall protection, confined space, and OSHA 10 training (provided by the employer).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, and similar equipment.
Experience using power tools in a construction or industrial setting.
Interest in building a long-term career in the construction trades, particularly in cooling tower work.
Previous cooling tower experience is a plus.
HVAC and basic troubleshooting is a plus.
Willingness to complete OSHA 10 training, safety essentials, fall protection, and confined space training provided and paid for by the employer.
Ability to read measurements and use measuring tools such as rulers, tape measures, framing squares, and calipers.
Ability to travel by personal vehicle and comply with mileage and travel policies.
Strong communication skills to coordinate schedules, time off, and project expectations with management.
Why Work Here?
You join a family-oriented organization that values long-term careers, internal growth, and financial opportunity. The company promotes from within, offers steady year-round work with no seasonal layoffs, and provides extensive on-the-job training in construction trades, including safety and OSHA certifications at no cost to you. Those who are motivated by earnings can benefit from travel opportunities, paid hotel accommodations, per diem, and paid travel time, creating strong potential for increased income. The work schedule allows for extended time off between longer assignments when you are on the road, supporting a more flexible work-life balance. Mileage reimbursement is available for qualifying commutes, helping offset travel expenses while you develop specialized skills in a niche field.
Work Environment
This role is field-based, working on-site at utilities and manufacturing plants to clean, repair, and retrofit cooling towers. You will travel primarily throughout the Midwest and additional regions, including states such as OH, IN, MI, KY, IL, WI, ND, SD, NC, SC, PA, VA, WV, TN, IA, and GA. Travel can keep you away from home for 14 weeks at a time, with occasional local jobs that do not require overnight stays. The longer you are away on a project, the longer your time off can be before the next assignment, such as a few days off after a shorter job or up to a week off after several weeks on the road, coordinated through clear communication with scheduling and management. While on the road, you typically work 7 days per week and around 10 hours per day, depending on project needs. Hotels are paid for, and you receive a per diem and travel time compensation, along with mileage reimbursement at a set rate per mile for qualifying trips over 60 miles between home and job sites, site to site, and site to home. The work takes place outdoors and inside plant environments, where you may encounter bad weather, excessive heat, noise, and other industrial conditions. You will frequently work at heights, using fall protection and 100% tie-off, and perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing, bending, and carrying tools and materials. Standard construction and industrial attire is expected, including appropriate work boots and safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, and harnesses, consistent with site safety requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Vegas, NV.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.