Water Sampling Technician

I-2-I Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Water Sampling Technician to collect water and steam condensate samples at the MVAHCS facility. The technician will follow established procedures and safety guidelines while performing required testing and documentation.

Responsibilities include sampling at designated locations, labeling and transporting samples, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior water-sampling experience preferred, with attention to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in water sampling and water-quality testing required.
• Familiarity with water-quality standards (ANSI/AAMI ST108 or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of point-of-use sampling procedures and proper sample handling preferred.
• Ability to accurately collect, document, label, and transport samples.
• Strong attention to detail and data-recordkeeping.
• Ability to follow procedures, safety guidelines, and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect water and steam condensate samples from designated locations as per schedule.
• Follow sampling procedures to ensure accurate, representative, and safe collection.
• Perform or coordinate required water and steam quality testing as specified by contract.
• Record sample information including date, time, location, and parameters.
• Label, handle, preserve, and transport samples to the lab or testing facility.
• Maintain clean sampling and testing equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Report irregularities or concerns to the supervisor and maintain documentation.
• Ensure sampling activities follow the monthly and quarterly schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety PPE compliance

Independent work

Documentation

Sampling procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. (I-2-I) is seeking a Part-Time Water Sampling Technician to collect water and steam condensate samples from designated points of use at the MVAHCS facility. The technician will perform routine and critical water quality sampling in accordance with established procedures, contract requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

The collected samples are used to monitor water quality and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and facility requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect water and steam condensate samples from assigned sampling locations according to the required testing schedule
• Follow established sampling procedures to ensure accurate, representative, and safe sample collection
• Perform or coordinate required water and steam quality testing as specified by the contract
• Accurately record sample information, including date, time, location, sample type, testing parameters, and other required data
• Properly label, handle, preserve, and transport samples to the laboratory or designated testing facility as required
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of sampling and testing equipment
• Adhere to all applicable safety protocols, infection-control requirements, and PPE requirements
• Report irregularities, abnormal test results, sampling issues, or other water-system concerns to the designated supervisor
• Maintain required documentation and sampling records
• Ensure all sampling activities are completed according to the established monthly and quarterly schedule

Required Water and Steam Testing

Monthly critical water testing includes:

• pH – Power of Hydrogen (acidity/alkalinity)
• Conductivity
• Total Alkalinity
• Hardness
• Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) – Point of Use (POU)
• Endotoxin – Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), Point of Use (POU)

Quarterly utility water testing includes:

• pH – Power of Hydrogen (acidity/alkalinity)
• Conductivity
• Total Alkalinity
• Hardness
• Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC), Point of Use (POU)

Quarterly steam condensate quality testing includes:

• pH – Power of Hydrogen (acidity/alkalinity)
• Conductivity
• Total Alkalinity
• Hardness

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical, environmental, water-quality, or laboratory experience preferred
• Prior experience in water sampling, water quality testing, water system sampling, laboratory sampling, or related work is required
• Familiarity with applicable water quality standards and regulations, including ANSI/AAMI ST108 or equivalent, preferred
• Knowledge of point-of-use water sampling procedures and proper sample handling preferred
• Ability to accurately collect, document, label, and transport samples
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and recordkeeping
• Ability to follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and PPE requirements
• Ability to properly operate and maintain sampling and testing equipment
• Reliable and able to consistently meet the required monthly and quarterly sampling schedule
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the designated supervisor

Work Schedule

• Part-time position
• Approximately 4–5 hours per month (½ day), depending on the sampling requirements
• Sampling typically occurs on a designated workday each month
• Additional quarterly sampling/testing activities will be performed according to the established schedule

Compensation

Hourly or per-sample rate, as applicable, in accordance with contract terms.

Work Location

MVAHCS Facility — In Person

The position requires the technician to travel throughout the designated facility to access assigned points of use and sampling locations. The technician must be able to safely handle sampling containers, equipment, and materials and comply with facility safety and PPE requirements.