Drinking Water Quality Lab Technician

City of Flagstaff; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS 100% match

Deferred compensation

Performance pay up to 4%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition assistance

Employee clinic

Job summary

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a Laboratory Technician to collect water samples and perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing to ensure safe drinking water and regulatory compliance. You will maintain records, follow SOPs, and operate in both laboratory and field environments.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of lab experience, and a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of lab experience or training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• The required one year of lab work experience must be met through full-time lab employment/training, part-time hours, or a related bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples from the drinking water distribution system, treatment plants, industries, wells, and springs for analysis.
• Logs in and processes water, wastewater, and solid samples or prepares them for shipment.
• Develops and updates SOPs in accordance with laboratory standard methods.
• Performs analytical testing in accordance with SOPs of the City of Flagstaff laboratories.
• Performs daily equipment temperature and maintenance checks.
• Performs sampling for other sections and QA/QC checks monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Cleans lab, glassware, and equipment.
• Responds to customer complaints.
• May assist in plant operations and maintenance.
• Safely operates a vehicle in job-related duties.

Job description

The City of Flagstaff is seeking a Laboratory Technician to collect water samples and perform physical, chemical, and microbiological testing to ensure safe drinking water and regulatory compliance. You will maintain records, follow SOPs, and operate in both laboratory and field environments.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of lab experience, and a valid Arizona driver’s license.