What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Support Specialist position at Blake Equipment?
Blake Equipment is part of the largest national wholesaler (a division of Headwater Companies www.headwaterco.com ) in the United States, specializing in water equipment components for the residential, commercial, and irrigation systems installed by our customer, the professional contractor. (no homeowners). We are known in our local markets as having quality service, long term quality people, and only representing the top manufacturers in the industry. Headwater Companies is a Division of Franklin Electric, a publicly-traded company on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol FELE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Water Treatment Support Specialist will assist our multiple northeast branch locations with the design and troubleshooting of commercial and residential water treatment systems. This role supports over twenty outside sales personnel throughout New York and New England.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to inquiries regarding water treatment equipment and techniques.
- Serve as the primary contact for commercial water treatment system sizing and design.
- Offer technical/troubleshooting support for commercial and residential water treatment systems.
- Assist with commercial system pricing estimates.
- Assist with system specification submittals.
- Assist with water sample analysis interpretation.
- Provide technical drawings when required.
- Assist with sourcing system components.
- Communicate with suppliers to supply pricing and availability to internal team members.
- Provide support for residential water treatment system design.
- Support Commercial water treatment system start-up when required.
- Travel 1-3 Days per month.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Abilities
- 5 years of related work experience
- Installation, sizing, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial water treatment systems
- Technical drawing experience a plus
- Team player
- Pump, well, water distribution knowledge a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Water chemistry knowledge and or background
- Wholesale business knowledge/experience a plus
- Ability to multi-task
Education and Experience
- College degree preferred; relevant experience may offset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Water Distribution: 1 year (Preferred)
- Wholesale business: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- CAD: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000