Environmental Technician

North Shore Water Reclamation District; Gurnee (IL); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and Dental Coverage (including

Life Insurance Coverage

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

IMRF Pension

Educational Assistance

Zusammenfassung

North Shore Water Reclamation District is seeking an Environmental Technician to collect and prepare samples from District and industrial sites, calibrate field equipment, and support laboratory analysis. The role involves fieldwork, data recording, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include setting up sampling programs, maintaining equipment, and communicating site conditions with the Compliance Department.

Qualifikationen

• Requires associate degree or equivalent in environmental studies or related field.
• Environmental, laboratory or wastewater background preferred.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle in Illinois.

Aufgaben

• Collect samples from district and industrial sites and document details.
• Calibrate test equipment and perform field tests (pH, D.O., hydrogen sulfide, temperature, conductivity).
• Program and monitor automatic field sampling equipment and verify proper operation.
• Maintain sampling equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Ensure data accuracy and timely submittal of laboratory samples for analysis.
• Train Technicians as assigned.

Ausbildung

Associate degree or equivalent in environmental studies or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Environmental Technician

North Shore Water Reclamation District
P.O. Box 750
14770 William Koepsel Dr.
Gurnee, IL 60031-0750
847-623-6060
[phone] (Fax)
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starting pay for the Environmental Technician position is currently $28.0856/hour

• Health and Dental Coverage (including Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Options for Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• IMRF Pension and Other Retirement Plans
• Educational Assistance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Environmental Technician

Department: Laboratory Services

Job Purpose Statement: Perform duties to collect samples from various District and Industrial sites, calibrate test equipment, perform field testing, record data and observe, and submit samples to laboratory for analysis. Assist with activities involved with the District’s Compliance Program.

Reporting Structure: Supervisor, Laboratory Services

Essential Job Functions:

1. Determine and utilize proper sample preservatives, bottle type and size required for sample collection, post sample code to bottle, collect sample from locations as scheduled.
2. Calibrate test equipment, perform field tests such as pH, D.O., hydrogen sulfide, temperature and conductivity, and record test results accurately in log.
3. Set up automatic field sampling equipment, program sampling steps and check for proper program operation.
4. Communicate physical sampling problems, site conditions, and unusual sample observations concerning sample appearance with Compliance Department and appropriate lab personnel.
5. Service and maintain automatic sampling equipment, including cleaning unit and replacement of pump hoses and defective parts, and/or preparation of repair requests for units sent out for service.
6. Follow up with users to ensure corrective measures are being implemented and/or required information is submitted within required deadlines.
7. Maintain effective communications with District and industry representatives on unusual site conditions and analytical test results.
8. Compile, organize, and provide data for annual industrial waste report and review final report for accuracy.
9. Interact and maintain effective relationships with industrial clients and adhere to site check-in and safety requirements.
10. Perform landfill, river and other field sampling as necessary following established protocols.
11. Identify and locate new sampling sites, Record GPS Coordinates, and complete manhole inspection form.
12. Fill in on Laboratory benches as needed.
13. Perform dye tests to verify sample location accuracy and prepare memo recording results.
14. Follow state vehicle safety requirements.
15. Train Technicians, as assigned.

Types of Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software used:

Company van, automatic sampler, a variety of test meters, power generator and well pump, GPS equipment, Trimble locator, calculator, hand tools and personal computer/tablet, common office equipment.

Physical and Visual Activities:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity far, Acuity near, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation, Color Vision.

Physical Demands:

Lift 5 lbs. to 25 lbs. 25% of the time; 25 lbs. to 60 lbs. 10% - 25% of the time; over 60 lbs. up to 10% of the time.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions:

Inside, Outside, Both, Extremes of cold, Cold temperature changes, Extremes of hot, Hot temperature changes, Wet, Humid, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Fumes, Odors, Toxic conditions, Dust, Usual office environmental conditions.

Job Qualification Requirements

Knowledge: Associate degree or equivalent in environmental studies or related field.

Experience: Environmental, laboratory or wastewater background.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License. Must be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle for work-related purposes in the State of Illinois.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.