Field-Based Water Sampling Technician — Part-Time

JazzHR; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Water Sampling Technician – Part-Time at Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, KY collects potable, cooling-tower, and sterile-processing water samples in accordance with VA requirements.

The role is field-based, part-time, and scheduled around monthly and quarterly sampling events with occasional retesting as needed. Prior experience in water sampling and document control is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate field documentation.
• Ability to follow sampling procedures, safety rules and quality-control protocols.
• Ability to work independently in a healthcare setting.
• Must maintain training and competency documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect potable hot- and cold-water samples throughout the facility.
• Perform routine Legionella sampling at designated points.
• Collect cooling-tower and chiller-system water samples as needed.
• Record field parameters like water temperature, residual biocide, and pH.
• Label, preserve, package, and ship samples to the lab.
• Complete chain-of-custody and required documentation accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Independent work

Time management

Professional communication

Field sampling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

pH meters

Temperature meters

Chlorine/disinfectant testing equipment

Job description

Water Sampling Technician – Part-Time at Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Louisville, KY collects potable, cooling-tower, and sterile-processing water samples in accordance with VA requirements.

The role is field-based, part-time, and scheduled around monthly and quarterly sampling events with occasional retesting as needed. Prior experience in water sampling and document control is preferred.