Water & Wastewater Lab Technician - Day Shift

City of Hutchinson, Kansas; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Death Benefit

Vacation Leave & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor and analyze water quality and the performance of both the Water Treatment Center and the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and technical skills, with a schedule of 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, and documenting results, maintaining lab certifications, and coordinating with field staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with technical biology/chemistry coursework.
• Minimum of one year related experience is required.
• Ability to obtain Class I Kansas Wastewater Operator Certification within one year.
• Must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling, testing, and documenting water quality and wastewater performance.
• Conduct compliance monitoring analyses on collected samples using approved methods.
• Maintain lab records and ensure quality control and certification requirements.
• Prepare reports of findings and corrective actions; respond to alarms and coordinate with operators.
• Assist with community outreach and education on storm water, wastewater, and drinking water issues.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Mechanical skills

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech degree or college credit in biology/chemistry

Job description

The City of Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a Laboratory Technician to monitor and analyze water quality and the performance of both the Water Treatment Center and the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and technical skills, with a schedule of 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, and documenting results, maintaining lab certifications, and coordinating with field staff.