Field Service Technician

Xylem

Field Service Technician supporting configuration and troubleshooting of water-related technologies. Collaborating with senior technicians and ensuring safety in field operations across multiple sites.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeMississauga • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for supporting the configuration, troubleshooting, repair and deployment of proprietary technologies into water mains and sewer trunk mains
Work to maintain a safe work environment for self and others
Assist Senior Technicians with technical planning and coordination of field activities
Directly interface with customers and potentially work at multiple sites with multiple technologies
Apply appropriate procedures and processes with minimal direction
Operate tools and technology onsite under supervision of qualified technicians
Prepare basic documentation, tools and equipment for mobilization to project sites
Identify safety hazards and apply safe working practices
Participate and may lead onsite safety and planning meetings
Identify and troubleshoot simple technical issues with support
Delegate basic/repeatable tasks to entry-level technicians
Focus on continuous improvement by promoting quality, efficacy, and safety
Complete daily timesheets and expense reports as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
Up to 5 years of previous field experience with infrastructure or general construction projects
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Clean driving record
Mechanically inclined and good with hand tools
Previous experience with water utilities or municipalities a plus
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and/or maps and can translate to the field
Proven ability to complete assigned work in a timely manner with quality results
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Availability to work overtime, weekends and holidays when needed
Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous Professional Development
Collaboration and Teamwork
Results Driven Performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringcivil engineeringfield experiencetroubleshootingtechnical planningconstruction drawingshand toolsquality assurancecontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationobjectivityopennessteamworkleadershipsafety awarenesstime managementproblem-solvingdelegation