What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician II position at City of Lakeland, Civil Service?
This is a skilled and technical position that involves performing various standard chemical, bacteriological, and physical tests on water, wastewater. Assignments are received from professional or administrative supervisors with some latitude for independent judgment. An employee in this position is responsible for sampling and analyzing water, wastewater, and related substances in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and methodologies. Work is reviewed through the evaluation of laboratory results, performance samples, and the supervisor's observations of work performed.
- Plans worksheets and daily workload on samples to be analyzed.
- Familiarity with the equipment, electronics, and setup of the equipment used for the tests to be performed.
- Prepares samples for digestion and analysis and determines dilutions of standards and samples for the tests performed.
- Troubleshoots equipment and analyzes equipment problems.
- Maintains an orderly and clean workplace.
- Satisfactorily performs laboratory analysis, including quality control as required by regulatory agencies.
- Participates in National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) audits.
- Performs mathematics and statistics to arrive at accurate sample results.
- Prepares reagents for analytical analysis.
- Prepares and submits reports to regulatory agencies.
- Collects samples from plant areas, water distribution systems, or wastewater collection systems utilizing proper sampling techniques.
- Maintains Dead End Flushing Program.
- Utilizes Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometry for the elemental analysis of wastewater samples.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or Physical Sciences.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Standard laboratory principles, terminology, equipment, and materials.
- Safety regulations, occupational hazards, precautions, and safety promotion.
- Basic chemistry and biology principles.
ABILITIES:
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Work independently and manage both time and equipment resources.
- Maintain equipment.
- Work with computerized equipment and various software packages.
- Work safely with hazardous materials and in hazardous areas.
- Establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Extensive work in the field, particularly opening and shutting fire hydrants.
- Sedentary work with occasional walking or standing, exerting up to 20 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard use.
- Exposure to chemical and biological hazards in air, water, and wastewater samples.
- Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary : $28 - $36