NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Environmental Services Technician I
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.11/hr - $29.54/hr
2+ years expThe City of Kalamazoo is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to perform routine work in water and wastewater sampling and monitoring. This role involves conducting basic chemical analysis and maintaining detailed records while responding to environmental incidents as needed.
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Responsibilities
Performs sampling, analysis and record keeping associated with water, wastewater, industrial and groundwater sampling and flow monitoring programs
Prepares and labels sampling containers and equipment
Prepares and installs sampling and flow monitoring equipment
Maintains detailed files on customers, pollutants and equipment
Assists in responding to complaints or spills to the sanitary or storm sewer
Keeps records of sampling and flow monitoring data
Performs housekeeping activities, including glassware for the public services laboratories, vehicles, sample equipment, flow monitoring equipment and metering stations
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school with courses in math and science, including chemistry and chemical safety
Two years of experience performing environmental sampling
Significant knowledge of general chemistry and experience in related laboratory and sampling principles, practices and equipment
Some knowledge of water, wastewater, industrial and groundwater operations
Good skill in maintaining accurate records and in preparing technical reports
Good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to perform field work without assistance
Ability to work with others including the general public in challenging situations
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance to install and remove sampling and flow monitoring equipment
Skill in reading blueprints
Some skill in computer usage
Working knowledge of organizing activities
Professional skills in basic small machine operation and maintenance
Some skill in the proper use of hand tools
Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds up and down flights of stairs, in the field, or in other areas as needed; considerable lifting and carrying involved
Must be able to perform confined space entry and work in the roadway
In house test required
Preferred
Some basic college course work in the physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, as well as field and laboratory experience is preferred and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Group life insurance
Long and short-term disability
Paid time off
A defined benefits pension plan
A 457 deferred compensation plan
A retirement health care savings plan (HCSP)
Convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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