Full-Time

Water Meter Installer

EMCO

EMCO

1-10 employees

Construction products distributor

No salary listed

Barrie, ON, Canada

In Person

Outdoor work is required year-round, including in varying weather conditions and confined spaces.

Category
Field Service (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • Water meter installation or plumbing experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
  • Strong technical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail are required.
  • Basic plumbing and carpentry ability is required.
  • Ability to use handheld tools, computers, and navigation equipment is required.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle are required.
  • Willingness to work outdoors year-round and in confined spaces is required; training will be provided.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
  • An active HST number is required for contract billing.
  • Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment are required.
Responsibilities
  • Install, replace, and test Sensus water meters in residential and commercial locations.
  • Use handheld computers, GPS, and programming tools to record and verify installation data.
  • Interact directly with customers and deliver professional, courteous service.
  • Complete accurate work orders and uphold safety and quality standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Water meter installation or plumbing experience.

EMCO works as a Canadian wholesale distributor of construction and industrial products. Its profit centres supply plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial customers through branches, warehouses, and showrooms. Its operating model is specific: the decentralized model combines local customer service and inventory decisions with national supplier and support capabilities. Work includes sales, warehousing, delivery, purchasing, operations, finance, and management. The company is EMCO Corporation, with its historical identity kept separate from similarly named manufacturers.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • Lindsay Goldberg’s capital can fund acquisitions and automation after the December 2025 closing.
  • EMCO serves essential industrial markets, reducing cyclicality versus single-end chemical distributors.
  • A larger private-equity platform strengthens purchasing power and negotiating leverage with suppliers.

What critics are saying

  • Lindsay Goldberg closed December 9, 2025, starting a private-equity hold-period on EMCO.
  • Brown v. EMCO Chemical Distributors, Inc., filed May 15, 2025, signals labor and compliance exposure.
  • Founder Edward Polen’s retirement and Frank Bergonzi’s board takeover can trigger culture loss and churn.

What makes EMCO unique

  • EMCO Chemical Distributors supplies 5,000 SKUs across agriculture, pharma, food, coatings, and water.
  • Its seven facilities span Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Quebec, and Toronto, enabling cross-border service.
  • Distribution, blending, and packaging together create stickier customer relationships than pure wholesalers.

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