Water Quality Tech I: Field Sampling & Data

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Quality Technician I at City of Greeley supports water quality monitoring, sampling, and regulatory compliance within the Water and Sewer Department. This entry-level role performs routine field sampling, basic testing, data collection, and customer service under supervision, helping maintain drinking water standards and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, conducting tests (chlorine residual, pH, temp), reporting findings, and supporting quality control

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Zero (0) to one (1) year of related experience.
• Colorado Class D Water Treatment Operator certification or Class 1 Water Distribution Operator certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job, AND Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collect regulatory drinking water samples throughout the distribution system, including samples for lead and copper, disinfection byproducts, chlorite, and total coliform monitoring.
• Conduct routine field water quality testing, including chlorine residual, temperature, pH, and conductivity measurements.
• Respond to customer water quality inquiries and concerns by telephone, email, and in person; perform assigned field investigations and communicate findings to appropriate staff.
• Follow established standard operating procedures, sampling protocols, and QA/QC requirements to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Perform basic water quality analyses and report findings requiring further investigation.

Job description

The Water Quality Technician I at City of Greeley supports water quality monitoring, sampling, and regulatory compliance within the Water and Sewer Department. This entry-level role performs routine field sampling, basic testing, data collection, and customer service under supervision, helping maintain drinking water standards and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include collecting samples, conducting tests (chlorine residual, pH, temp), reporting findings, and supporting quality control