Temporary Laboratory Assistant

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT:

The Temporary Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory and field analyses, collect samples, and input data into a computer. May perform related work as required. This is a non-exempt Temporary/Seasonal position limited to 1300 hours annually.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It's not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Collect water, sewage, sludge and industrial waste samples.
• Perform field tests for pH, DO, ORP, conductivity, and temperature.
• Filter and preserve samples.
• Enter data into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Fill out forms such as Chain of Custody (COC).
• Conduct basic laboratory tests such as pH and solids.

• Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to remove manhole covers.
• Walking and standing for extended time periods.
• Hearing/listening required to communicate with employees and customers
• Perform a full range of body movements and manual dexterity to set up and operate laboratory equipment; maintain and adjust laboratory equipment; transfer solids and liquids quantitatively and without spillage or contamination; perform work on a computer; and perform other essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn to conduct basic laboratory tests on water, sewage, sludges and industrial samples.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with spreadsheets, and word processing such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete forms and keep accurate records.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One-year of experience with Microsoft Office;
• A High School diploma or its G.E.D. equivalent;
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
  • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

Preferred Qualification:

Background in biology, chemistry or related field

BENEFITS:

Benefits Package for Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Because of its reduced schedule, temporary and seasonal employment with the City gives you the time to maintain a quality work/life balance and offers the following benefits:



As a PERA member you contribute a percentage of every check to PERA in exchange for a lifetime defined benefit, or pension.



City of Pueblo Temporary and Seasonal Employee Sick Leave Benefits
Beginning January 1, 2021, all employers in Colorado are required to provide paid sick leave to employees under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (“HFWA”). Said leave is accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
Per the Act, leave may be used for any of the following reasons:

• The employee has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
• The employee needs to care for a family member who has a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; needs a medical diagnosis, care, or treatment related to such illness, injury, or condition; or needs to obtain preventive medical care.
• The employee or family member has been the victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or harassment and needs to be absent from work for purposes related to such crime; or
• A public official has ordered the closure of the school or place of care of the employee's child or of the employee's place of business due to a public health emergency, necessitating the employee's absence from work.

Consistent with the HWFA, part-time temporary and seasonal employees of the City shall not carry forward more than forty-eight (48) hours of unused sick leave from one year to the next.
Pueblo Municipal Code 6-6-5.5, 6-6-5 and 6-6-6



City employment as a temporary or seasonal employee means that the most you can expect to work is 1300 hours in a calendar year. Depending on the work schedule required by the hiring department, this means more time to spend with your family and/or doing other activities.