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PART TIME Wastewater Treatment Laboratory Technician Job opening - Burlington state Iowa ( Job openings )
Burlington , state Iowa
( By Press Release office )
2024-03-07T00:00 - 2024-04-06T00:00 | 8 | 0
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collects samples of industrial discharges, facility influent, partially treated wastewater, sludge, effluent, and other by-products. Performs assigned laboratory analyses. Prepares chemical and bacteriological media, stains, reagents, and test solutions used in the laboratory. Maintains records and prepares data sheets. Prepares or assists in preparation of reports. Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Cleans and maintains instruments and equipment. Performs laboratory custodial duties, including washing and sterilizing glassware. Although primarily inside, responsibilities include working outside, exposed to weather, around sewage, sewage solids and sludge, fumes, odors, and dust. Possible exposure to toxic conditions especially when collecting samples in subgrade chambers, wells, and manholes. Regular and punctual attendance. Represents the City in a professional, responsible, and trustworthy manner.
Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, technology, and equipment. Ability to follow prescribed methods and to maintain proper records as required. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or form standardized situations. Ability to perform mathematical and algebraic calculations. Ability to communicate information clearly, both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and clear communications with supervisors and co-workers. Physical ability and stamina to do large amounts of walking and standing. Requires light work but with some heavy lifting. Ability to climb ladders and stairs to points at which wastewater and sludge samples are to be collected including raised wells, and subgrade chambers, wells, and manholes.
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