Background Investigation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Computer Security, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Document Management, Driver's License, Emergency Response, English Language, Hazard Analysis, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multilingual, OSHA, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Remodeling, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Spanish Language, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Time Management
Benefits
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Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Position Lead Cooling Tower Cleaning Technician Supervisor
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Commercial
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Reports to Mitigation Project Manager
Employment Type Full Time
Position Description
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The Lead Cooling Tower Cleaning Technician Supervisor is responsible for leading and executing commercial cooling tower cleaning projects while ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly, on schedule, and to company standards. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with commercial and industrial cooling towers, strong knowledge of Legionella prevention practices, and the ability to supervise field crews, interface with clients, and oversee regulatory compliance. The Lead Technician serves as the on-site authority for safety, quality control, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
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### Technical & Cleaning Operations
- Lead and perform cleaning, disinfection, and inspection of commercial cooling towers, including basins, fill drift eliminators, sumps, strainers, and associated components.
- Execute startup, shutdown, emergency, and corrective cleanings.
- Verify proper isolation, lockout/tagout, and system protection prior to cleaning.
- Ensure cleaning and disinfection procedures comply with CDC, ASHRAE, NYS, NJ, DOH, and local regulations.
### Crew Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, train, and direct technicians on job sites. Ensure safety protocols.
- Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and pre-job safety briefings.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, including confined space entry, fall protection, and chemical handling.
- Oversee adherence to Legionella management plans and site-specific safety requirements.
### Documentation & Quality Control
- Ensure accurate completion of service reports, inspection checklists, and photographic documentation meeting regulatory and client standards.
Required Qualifications
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- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience cleaning commercial cooling towers.
- Prior experience leading or supervising field crews.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial cooling tower systems.
- Legionella control prevention and remediation practices.
- Chemical cleaning, disinfection, and safety protocols.
- Ability to work at heights in confined spaces and in outdoor, industrial environments.
- Clean background check. No criminal history or drivers license issues.
- Support emergency response and after-hours work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
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- NY or NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Confined Space Entry certification.
- Fall Protection certification.
- Healthcare or hospital cooling tower experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- PPE Mask Medical clearance approved.
Job Compensation and Benefits
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- Leadership Development - our company grows from the inside. If you are determined and motivated enough, ask about participation in our leadership development initiative to grow your career and explore new opportunities.
- Monthly cross-training opportunities to advance your career.
- Paid training.
- Health insurance.
- Referral program.
- Great culture and team dynamic.
- Bonus opportunities based on performance and sales goals. No caps on bonus.
Why The Team Needs You
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Serving others in their time of need is not easy. We will need you to build foundational relationships based on trust, actively listen, and find ways to manage a team to complete projects successfully. We also want a fun personality that enjoys getting results.
Compensation
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Company Overview
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Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction, and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity, and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms, or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise, and a customer experience that is second to none.
At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision
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To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values
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- Deliver What You Promise
- Respect The Individual
- Have Pride In What You Do
- Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission
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To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results.