Environmental Services Technician

Under general supervision an Environmental Services Technician I performs routine work of moderate difficulty coordinating and performing water, wastewater, industrial discharger, groundwater sampling, and flow monitoring; performs basic chemical analysis in the field and the laboratory; maintains sample, analytical and field records; assists in responding to spills into and overflows from the sanitary or storm sewer; performs related duties as required.

Weekend and holiday work is required for this position. Overtime work will be required for this position.

This is a specialized technical position involving responsibility for water, wastewater, industrial discharger and groundwater sampling and flow monitoring programs to include sample collection, analysis, and record keeping; will perform field work and laboratory duties; prepares and maintains laboratory as well as sampling and flow monitoring equipment.

• Performs sampling, analysis and record keeping associated with water, wastewater, industrial and groundwater sampling and flow monitoring programs.
• Prepares and labels sampling containers and equipment.
• Prepares and installs sampling and flow monitoring equipment.
• Maintains detailed files on customers, pollutants and equipment.
• Assists in responding to complaints or spills to the sanitary or storm sewer.
• Keeps records of sampling and flow monitoring data.
• Performs housekeeping activities, including glassware for the public services laboratories, vehicles, sample equipment, flow monitoring equipment and metering stations.

• Significant knowledge of general chemistry and experience in related laboratory and sampling principles, practices and equipment.
• Some knowledge of water, wastewater, industrial and groundwater operations.
• Good skill in maintaining accurate records and in preparing technical reports.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform field work without assistance.
• Ability to work with others including the general public in challenging situations.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance to install and remove sampling and flow monitoring equipment.
• Skill in reading blueprints.
• Some skill in computer usage.
• Working knowledge of organizing activities.
• Professional skills in basic small machine operation and maintenance.
• Some skill in the proper use of hand tools.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds up and down flights of stairs, in the field, or in other areas as needed; considerable lifting and carrying involved.
• Must be able to perform confined space entry and work in the roadway.

• Graduation from high school with courses in math and science, including chemistry and chemical safety.
• Two years of experience performing environmental sampling.
• Some basic college course work in the physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, as well as field and laboratory experience is preferred and/or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.

In house test required.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background.

If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.