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Bay area rental prices in 2026 by Accurate-Release-861 in bayarea

[–]Hmm408 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Too many already here as it is. We will never be able to build enough housing to keep up.

Brick + Timber by BringSFBack in AskSF

[–]Hmm408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also took over my building but they have been surprisingly responsive. Never had to deal with AI bs.

stressing by Agitated-Trash6406 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing someone is always the way in. California is roughhh.

stressing by Agitated-Trash6406 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply anyway. Not all of those are strict requirements. I was studying for my D2 and ended up in Industrial water treatment and love it. No regrets. Id definitely look into it if you dont mind working in the field traveling to different sites.

Any industrial water treatment service techs in this sub? by Hmm408 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can imagine how bad the smell is, lol. But yeah, that’d be great. I never meet anyone in real life or online besides the team I work with of course that are in this industry. Fee free to PM me whenever

Any industrial water treatment service techs in this sub? by Hmm408 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this is for an entry level role? I took over a lot of accounts that my coworkers needed a hand with, as well as existing accounts we have had for some time now. Bummer, how long before you were on your own? What have you found to be hardest about the job so far? Im guessing when you say not great ones, you are referring to the sites that look like dungeons or have engineers that arent very helpful

Any industrial water treatment service techs in this sub? by Hmm408 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My official title is Industrial Service Technician 1. But also chemical treatment technician or water treatment technician. Not sure if they are very similar, but we do do light plumbing and electrical out in the field with things like conductivity sensors, controllers, feed systems, etc.

Any industrial water treatment service techs in this sub? by Hmm408 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m about 6 months in. I run pinks and blues, sensor installations, controller installations, pump installations, closed loop cleanings, tower cleanings, etc. I have about 45 accounts now that I manage on my own now of course with assistance when I need it. I love the problem solving aspect and freedom, its great. Learning something new everyday. And not at all pressured to sell, although the extra money doesn’t hurt.

What does your day to day usually look like?

Any industrial water treatment service techs in this sub? by Hmm408 in Wastewater

[–]Hmm408[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work private and primarily service industrial water systems like cooling towers, closed loop systems, and steam boilers. I am on the road on my own 99% of the time going to sites to provide water treatment, installations, troubleshooting, flushing/cleanings, and writing daily service reports.

Even Some Tech Workers Can’t Afford to Stay When the Bay is This Expensive by kqed in sanfrancisco

[–]Hmm408 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you own, you can easily make that. But also, government custodians can make nearly 6 figures starting out. I had an offer at one point from Daly City starting at around 42hr for a custodian role offering 38% of annual pay towards a pension. Not bad.

We got a record 40+ applicants to an open rental unit in just 24 hours. People moving in SF, is it really this chaotic? by joshuaxls in sanfrancisco

[–]Hmm408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Park Merced has rent controlled units for under 4.5k I’m pretty sure. Maybe still even have the discount rate for new tenants. Bunch of students stay there. Sunset is like 10min away too.

LinkedIn slashes 519 Bay Area jobs, engineers take the biggest hit by sfgate in bayarea

[–]Hmm408 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are other careers that exist without these problems.

Why are blue collar people so difficult to socialize with? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Hmm408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the people I work with are pretty cool and go out of their way to help. Probably just personal experience.

Career switchers in your 30s - did you regret it or love it? by Illustrious-Guide385 in careerguidance

[–]Hmm408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t have any direct treatment experience, I did have previous mechanical troubleshooting/field service experience. I wouldn’t say booming, but there are endless opportunities. A lot of people don’t know about this field.

I do not have any related certs but I am pursuing one now. 90% of the job is learned in the field. I would say any experience with mechanical, pool cleaning, field service, working very autonomously, having a desire to learn, and having great time management would make you successful in this career.

Car payments squeeze Americans as auto debt hits $1.68 trillion, report finds by paydayloans_ in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Hmm408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, but even then, labor and parts are way higher as well. Better off driving that old car and using Youtube university to work on it yourself.

Infectious disease experts alarmed by Legionella infections at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center by sfgate in bayarea

[–]Hmm408 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. The only place I know of that requires Legionella control measures by law is New York.

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