CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA · 16 hours ago
Laboratory Technician I/II (20701011)
Woodland, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$4,922.05/mo - $6,934.07/mo
1+ years expThe City of Woodland is offering a position for a Laboratory Technician I/II to work at the Water Pollution Control Facility. The role involves collecting and analyzing water and wastewater samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collects and prepares water, wastewater, receiving waters and related samples for analysis
Conducts standard physical, chemical and biological analysis of such samples
Makes mathematical calculations and statistical analysis for test results
Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, records and reports related to the work performed
Performs complex sampling techniques
Prepares lab supply and equipment order lists
Regular and consistent attendance
Prepares standardized reagents and media used in laboratory analysis
Samples, schedules and ships samples to outside laboratories
Performs analysis on quality assurance samples for compliance with State Health Department to maintain laboratory certification
Participates in the laboratory quality assurance program by reviewing and verifying records and reports for the NPDES permit requirements
Schedules laboratory and maintenance work, ordering of materials, and maintains records as directed by the Laboratory and Environmental Compliance Manager
Ensure proper maintenance and repair work on all laboratory equipment
Cleans and prepares laboratory equipment and glassware
Maintains laboratory in a clean and orderly condition
Observes safe work methods, practices and precautions; uses appropriate safety devices and equipment in accordance with laboratory standard operating procedures
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by related college level coursework
Possession of a current California Driver's License
Possession of a current California Water Environment Association Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certificate within eighteen (18) months of appointment
Preferred
One (1) year experience in a laboratory or related position is desirable
Completion of one (1) year of related college level coursework is preferred
Two (2) years of general laboratory experience is preferred
Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate is desirable
Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate is desirable
Possession of a current California Water Environment Association Grade II Laboratory Analyst certificate within eighteen (18) months
Benefits
Robust Retirement Program including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution
Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits, including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Paid Career Development, including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities
Home-Life Balance, inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves
CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for Classic CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members)
Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match effective July 2024. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.
City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits
City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities
City provides $50,000 life insurance policy
Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available
6.7 hours per month during first three years of service
12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
8 hours per month
$200 per month upon certification
$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities
Company
CITY OF WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA
The City of Woodland, California also known as the City of Trees, is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager and City Clerk's office.
201-500 employees
Funding
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