UTILITY LAB LEVEL II

The Pueblo of Sandia; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 80,833,000 - 90,919,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pueblo of Sandia is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Utility Lab Level II in Bernalillo, NM. You will assist the Level III, collect and analyze water and wastewater samples, and help prepare EPA reports and data entries.

We value integrity, teamwork, and accuracy, with a day shift and a hourly wage of $28.21 to $31.73. Two years of lab experience and a high school diploma are required, with NM driver’s license and background check as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; two years’ lab water/wastewater experience.
• Must possess NM Driver’s License; pass background check and drug screening.
• Wastewater Lab Tech II or Wastewater Systems IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and preserve water and wastewater samples.
• Prepare chemical agents and calibrate lab equipment as required by standards.
• Maintain records and EPA QA/QC reports; assist with EPA reports.
• Cross-train in water and wastewater operations; assist on duties as needed.

Skills

Sample collection

EPA methods

Laboratory data entry

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Lab equipment

EPA QA/QC

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bernalillo, NM 87004

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $28.21 - $31.73 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Public Works

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Utility Lab Level III, the Utility Lab Level II serves as an assistant and is responsible for the collection and analyses of Water/Wastewater samples. The Utility Lab Level II will be responsible for lab data entry water and will assist the Utility Lab Level III on all EPA reports.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection, analyses and preservation of water and wastewater samples for chemical and biological properties.
• Prepares chemical agents.
• The use and calibration of laboratory equipment flow meters, chemical feed equipment and other monitoring equipment as required by operating standards.
• Maintains operating records, inspection reports, and EPA QA/QC.
• Evaluates laboratory results and notifies supervisor of required changes in process and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains all laboratory equipment.
• Purchases all lab supplies needed.
• Serves as a secondary Chain of Custody representative for Pueblo of Sandia regarding reports, sampling, and lab results.
• Cross trains in water and wastewater operations and maintenance. May be required to perform routine operator 1 and /or 2 duties on an as needed.
• Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all direct work associates as well as networking with all Team Members is essential throughout Pueblo of Sandia whether they hold public facing and/or back-of-the-house positions.

All Team Members must

• Be polite, friendly and professional always.
• Demonstrate an approachable demeanor when working with all co-workers and Team Members throughout the company.
• Reflect a kind, empathetic, patient, and respectful behavior with all internal and external business dealings.
• Support co-workers as needed to meet business demands.
• Build professional work relationships with all Team Members while supporting a strong teamwork environment.
• Maintain a friendly, professional and approachable demeanor in the performance of all duties

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared to all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sample collection and chemical and biological testing, EPA methods and procedures, laboratory equipment, calibrations and troubleshooting.
• Ability to evaluate the laboratory results and make recommendations to process changes when required.
• Must be familiar with all safety procedures required in conducting the duties above described.
• Must be able to review and comprehend necessary updates to computer equipment and/or lab requirements.
• Must be able to ensure the lab obtains and/or maintains the Drinking Water Lab Certification
• Knowledge of the general principles, practices and the operation of Water/Wastewater Laboratories.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in treating water/wastewater.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience working in laboratory water or wastewater operations.

Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

Required:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
• Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Wastewater Lab Tech II or Wastewater Systems IV certification
• CPR: within 60 days, renewal every 2 years.
• First Aide: within 60 days, renewal every 2 years.
• Confined Space: within one year, renewal every 2 years.

Preferred:

• Water Supply Level II certification
• Wastewater Systems III certification

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Physical Requirement: Feeling
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling
Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Pulling
Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Pushing
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward. (Up to 10 lbs.)

Reaching
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing
The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking
Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting
Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing
Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outside work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.
• Work hours subject to change with overtime work required.
• Subject to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
• Subject to unpleasant odors, fumes dust and mists.
• Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours except during emergencies.
• Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while collecting samples and performing required testing.
• Wildlife (coyotes, rattle snakes, dogs etc.)
• Work in tight spaces for long periods of time
• Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
• Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.