OPS- Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

OPS
- Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

Job No: 540307 –
Work Type: Full Time –
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) –
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Agricultural Sciences –
Department:  - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS

Work with LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to support statewide citizen science water quality monitoring efforts.

OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.

• Prepare sample materials (bottle packs, filter packs, and data sheets) for distribution
• Drive to collection centers across Florida to pick up and transport water samples
• Assemble, maintain, and repair volunteer sampling kits and equipment
• Maintain vehicles and equipment used in field operations
• Organize and track samples, data sheets, and supplies
• Assist with occasional field sampling, data entry, and program support tasks
• Use a purchasing card and complete required paperwork to procure supplies as directed
• Other duties as assigned

$15.00-$16.00 an hour.

• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.

• No prior experience required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision after training

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.