Water System Assistant

Lafayette Recruitment Team • Lafayette, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position with an annual weekly average maximum of 29 hours. The City of Lafayette is a full-service City that provides services directly to the community, including Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library, and Community Arts Center. The City's mission is to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, well-qualified, and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community it serves.

Requirements

• Standard principles of biology, chemistry and mathematics
• Safety precautions relating to work around machinery and laboratory chemicals
• Laboratory procedures and tests performed in monitoring treatment plants and distribution and collection systems and peripheral elements of system.
• Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to operate a truck and trailer and launch a boat
• Make mathematical computations
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Work around disagreeable odors
• Keep accurate and legible records
• Exercise some independent judgment in correcting problems
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State of Colorado Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the maintenance, sampling and monitoring of the water system and water related City owned facilities.
• Perform monitoring and maintenance duties related to the City’s water storage reservoirs.
• Collect water samples from the reservoirs and various points in the system; perform laboratory tests.
• Read and record gauge and flow meter charts, change charts.
• Collect monitoring well measurements at City operated reservoirs.
• Operate a variety of equipment including a lawn tractor, sample collection boat, various hand tools, and laboratory equipment.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Bilingual Pay
• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (50 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED