Water Works Department Laboratory Technician (WWTP)

Chesapeake Water Environment Association Title:
Water Works Department Laboratory Technician (WWTP)

Post Date
11/19/2018

Expiration Date
6/19/2019

Details:
City of Salisbury
Water Works Department
Laboratory Technician (WWTP)

Fulltime $30,251 Annually Full Range of Benefits

Duties: Analyzes wastewater samples to ensure the Wastewater Treatment Plant is operating within
mandated guidelines; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Collects samples (influent, effluent, clarifiers, and coliform); Operate lab equipment, including: pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, titrator, distillation equipment, autoclave, COD analyzer and spectrophotometer; Conducts chemical analyses, including; biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS); total phosphorus and nitrogen, conductivity; calibrates pH meter; Reads and records temperature and pH of samples. Conducts bacterial analyses; fecal coliform analysis; enters data into computer and maintains log books. Cleans and maintains glassware, lab equipment and the laboratory; prepares media for microbiological analyses. Must follow written and oral instructions; Prepare accurate reports. Keeps Supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems.

Qualifications:
Education and experience: Associate Degree in Environmental Science or other relevant science with 12 credit hours of Biology/Chemistry with Lab preferred; or one year of verifiable experience working in a laboratory setting using such equipment as pH and ISE meters , balance , titrator, microscope, spectrophotometer, and DO meter. Experience with aseptic technique, sterilization and media prep using autoclave is preferred.

Comments:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
APPLY: Submit City application and resume to:
Human Resources Dept.
125 N. Division St.
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-548-1065 fax: 410-548-3748
Web site: www.salisbury.md
E-mail: jobs@salisbury.md
EOE

Employer:
City of Salisbury
Contact:
Human Resources Dept.

Address:
125 N. Division St. Salisbury, MD 21801

Work Phone:
410-548-1065

Fax:
410-548-3748

Email:
jobs@salisbury.md

Website:
www.salisbury.md