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Job Description 2024 was a Record Sales Year. Our Largest Sales Growth in Decades. 2025 is looking to finish even better. Water Treatment Chemical Service Technician—Chicago, Illinois Garratt-Callahan () is family friendly, profitable, stable, and fiercely private. No layoffs in 120 years. No ownership changes in 120 years. Haven't changed our commission plan in 30 years. 80 straight years of profitability. We have operations in every state in the USA. Chemical Service Technicians are responsible for sales support by maintaining the existing customer base in the greater Chicago area. Perform water treatment tests at the existing customers. With the freedom of working from your home, you can work and train in a territory alongside veteran Territory Managers. The best place to live is in or very near Chicago. The career track for a Chemical Service Technician is to train to become a Territory Manager. Territory Managers are eligible for unlimited commission and a year-end bonus. As a Technical Sales Support/Service Technician, you will receive an industry competitive salary, expenses, benefits, and a $675 per month car allowance. In addition, ample technical support is provided along with continuous training. Paperwork is kept to a minimum. Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed. $65,000 to $80,000 first year base for a qualified candidate. We hire with a focus that favors the committed employee both in terms of overall compensation and growth opportunities. We have designed our compensation package accordingly. Benefits include a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Job Responsibilities: • Solve customers' water problems., • Treat industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep them energy efficient and environmentally friendly., • Perform detailed water testing & analyses at industrial sites such as food processing plants, hospitals, manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, and data centers., • Help sell Garratt-Callahan's proprietary chemical blends, equipment, & monitoring technology., • Passivation of stainless steel in industrial water treatment systems., • Help sell corrosion & scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, bio-augmentation, feed & monitoring equipment, water management plans, reverse osmosis products., • Help sell Water Safety Programs., • Keep our existing customers happy. Garratt-Callahan is a US based private 120-year-old, nationwide water treatment chemical company. Garratt-Callahan treats industrial boilers and cooling towers to keep them energy efficient and environmentally friendly with one of the most advanced product lines in the industry. We are registered to ISO 9001:2015 and sell an industry leading line of “green" solutions, G-C GreenTech. We are headquartered in Burlingame, California. G-C is family owned, profitable, and expanding. We have five chemical plants in the USA, technical salespeople in every state, and the Caribbean. Benefits: • We offer a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, AD&D, LT, and 401k. A monthly car allowance and travel expenses are provided., • First year compensation is $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience., • Advanced training, and a clear career path into sales., • Family friendly, flexible hours., • A huge benefit of working for Garratt-Callahan is our stability and low turnover., • No Layoffs in our 120-year history, • G-C is a profitable company. The last year that G-C did not turn a profit was during World War 2. Thank you for considering Garratt-Callahan Company. Garratt-Callahan is an EEO/AAE employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Requirements: You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources. You must have a 4-year science degree to qualify for this position. You must be a capable Chemist. One-year technical sales, or an internship related to water treatment chemicals is preferred, but we are willing to train and mentor. Outside industrial sales experience is a plus. You must live in the greater Chicago area and be familiar with the industrial marketplace of Illinois. NOTE: Garratt-Callahan does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please. If you have a disability, and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please contact the Garratt-Callahan Human Resources department at 650.697.5811. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation in order to assist you in applying for an open position using our on-line system, completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any other portion of the employment process. When requesting an accommodation, please provide your name, phone, email address, or any other means of contacting you. Provide a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. A member of the Human Resources team will then contact you to discuss your request. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Garratt-Callahan. Garratt-Callahan values differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and see them as a competitive advantage. Garratt-Callahan is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants. Garratt-Callahan is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Job Description 2024 was a Record Sales Year. And 2025 is looking to finish even better. A new opening: Technical Sales Territory Manager for a Chicago, Illinois territory. Sell boiler and cooling tower industrial water treatment chemicals with unlimited commission potential. Work out of your home anywhere in the greater Chicagoland area. Garratt-Callahan is a profitable and private nationwide water treatment chemical company that promotes from within. We are one of the largest private water treatment companies in the U.S. We are stable, and well respected in our industry. G-C is expanding nationwide in 2025 and we are looking for aggressive, smart, educated, and promotable Technical Sales Territory Managers to join our sales team. We offer training, technical support, and an unlimited no-cap flat rate commission. Sell water treatment boiler and cooling tower chemicals to a variety of industrial customers. Maintain the existing customer base and make cold calls to develop new business. Work alongside friendly, veteran salespeople. This is an established territory with a sizeable book of business. It includes customers in Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Commercial & Institutional, and Wastewater. Run chemical tests to analyze water and document results. Interact and fix mechanical equipment such as pumps, tubing, piping and valves. Program electronic equipment such as cooling tower chemical controllers. Military and mechanical backgrounds are helpful. Garratt-Callahan is proud to offer: • Compensation is based upon experience and the ability to succeed., • $90,000 to $120,000+ first year for a qualified candidate., • Great benefits including a corporate 401k, health, dental, vision, and life insurance., • Industry competitive no cap flat rate commission. And we have not changed our commission plan in 25 years. Our top Territory Sales Managers make six figure commissions. Yes, you read that right. Unlimited commission, no cap., • Expenses, and a Car Allowance of $675 per month., • Technical Support and Ongoing Training., • Stability and peace of mind. No layoffs in our 120-year history. Debt free, profitable, and growing. To Apply, please log on to: Garratt-Callahan is an EEO/AAE employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. You may live anywhere within the greater Chicago area. Thank you for considering the Garratt-Callahan Company. We also have multiple sales openings nationwide. Please visit the career section of our website: You must have at least a four year technical degree to qualify for this position. Advanced degrees preferred. Military equivalent, such as Navy Nuclear Propulsion, or Army CBRN School, is also great. Requirements: You will be a successful applicant if you have a technical degree such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology or Mechanical Engineering. A minimum of 3 years technical sales related to water treatment chemicals is required. Selling to a variety of industrial customers is preferred. CWT is preferred. Knowledge of the Chicago industrial marketplace is preferred. NOTE: Garratt-Callahan does not sponsor work visas. No recruiters please. If you have a disability, and need assistance during the application and selection process as a result, please contact the Garratt-Callahan Human Resources department at 650.697.5811. Arrangements can be made to provide an accommodation in order to assist you in applying for an open position using our on-line system, completing any other related paperwork, interviewing, or any other portion of the employment process. This phone line is only for disability assistance. When requesting an accommodation, please provide your name, phone, email address, or any other means of contacting you. Provide a brief description of the nature of the requested accommodation. A member of the Human Resources team will then contact you to discuss your request. A request for an accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with Garratt-Callahan. Garratt-Callahan values differing experiences, backgrounds and perspectives among our employees, and see them as a competitive advantage. Garratt-Callahan is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants. Garratt-Callahan is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANY Air Comfort LLC is a top-tier Mechanical Service Contractor that has been in business since 1935. We primarily service commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional facilities. We consider our employees to be the foundation of our organization and value them accordingly. Air Comfort strives to provide a healthy work environment and provide our employees with long-term careers. AIR COMFORT OVERVIEW: Air Comfort was founded in 1935 as an engineering company and equipment distributor for Dr. Willis H. Carrier's air conditioning products. Originally founded on the strength of our design, engineering, and installation capabilities, we quickly grew to be a company that recognized the importance of quality maintenance programs and service. In the 1960's our formal ties with The Carrier Corporation were dissolved and we became a fully independent contractor, focusing on heating, ventilation and air conditioning contracting and specifically service, preventive maintenance, retrofit projects, equipment replacements and design/build projects. Applied Controls is the control arm of Air Comfort. AIR COMFORT'S PURPOSE AND VALUES: We are dedicated to our mission of being the best problem solvers in the HVAC industry. Our investment in technology, training and skilled employees assures long term customer relationships. Our core values include Teamwork, Pride in Excellence, Integrity, Grit, and Growth. POSITION OVERVIEW: Our Accounting Department is seeking a full-time Regional Senior Accountant to play a crucial role in the company's financial operations. This role will assist in establishing proper accounting procedures and help our department reach financial reporting objectives. This role will also be in support of two other companies tucked into Air Comfort (light travel required). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: People & Leadership: Serve as a backup to various Accounting functions Establish and maintain employee onboarding/offboarding Support payroll processing Review and approve Accounts Payable check runs Accounting Policies and Procedures: Maintaining and improving internal financial controls and procedures Oversee the processes of the Accounting Department and create documented process and procedures Ensuring day to day accounting functions are carried out accurately and efficiently Financial Reporting: Meeting the financial close deadline (currently a 5-day close) Calculate monthly service and construction sales commissions and prepare statements Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and reconcile various accounts Prepare and manage Fixed Asset depreciation calculations and roll forward Review Bad Debt Write Offs and adjust salesman commissions in real time Perform weekly bank reconciliation Union benefits reporting and filing Prepare and manage lease amortization entries related to Fleet purchases Inventory Management: Establish and document process & procedures Reconciliation to the general ledger Coordinate annual physical count and rotating truck counts Additional tasks: Serve as a backup to Payroll Prepare and file monthly sales/Use Tax returns Assist in audit preparation QUALIFICATIONS: Accounting Degree (Required) Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Previous related work experience or education Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills Familiarity with accounting software is a plus Salary Range: $70-$90k Air Comfort does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm or external recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Air Comfort. Air Comfort is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.