Environmental Technician

Water Sampling Technician – Part-Time Location: Louisville, Kentucky Worksite: Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Zorn Avenue Campus Employment Type: Part-Time / As-Needed Schedule: Weekdays during normal business hours, with occasional time-sensitive sampling assignments Position Summary We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to perform environmental and facility water sampling at a healthcare facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The technician will be responsible for collecting potable water, cooling-tower water, and sterile-processing water samples in accordance with established sampling procedures, quality-control requirements, and applicable Department of Veterans Affairs requirements. This is a part-time, field-based position with work scheduled around routine monthly and quarterly sampling events, as well as occasional emergent or corrective-action retesting. Key Responsibilities Collect potable hot- and cold-water samples from designated locations throughout the facility Perform routine Legionella water sampling at assigned sample points Collect cooling-tower and chiller-system water samples as required Perform Critical Water and Utility Water sampling associated with sterile-processing systems Measure and accurately document field parameters such as: Water temperature Residual biocide/disinfectant levels pH Follow established sampling procedures to prevent sample contamination and maintain sample integrity Properly label, preserve, package, and prepare samples for shipment to the designated laboratory Complete field sampling records, chain-of-custody documentation, and other required documentation accurately and completely Provide required field data to the designated facility representative at the time of sampling Coordinate access to sampling locations with facility personnel and the Contracting Officer's Representative or designated site representative Perform additional or emergency resampling when required following corrective actions or abnormal laboratory results Maintain sampling equipment and supplies in a clean, organized, and serviceable condition Follow all facility safety, security, parking, access, and conduct requirements Perform work in a professional manner while minimizing disruption to patients, employees, visitors, and normal healthcare operations Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete field documentation Ability to follow written sampling procedures, safety requirements, and quality-control protocols Ability to work independently in a healthcare and institutional environment Strong organizational and time-management skills Professional communication skills when interacting with facility personnel Ability to complete required training and competency evaluations before independently performing sampling activities Ability to maintain required sampling training and competency documentation throughout employment Water Sampling Competency Requirements Prior to assignment, technicians must demonstrate competency in areas applicable to the work, including: Understanding of Legionella and associated health risks Proper sampling techniques for hot- and cold-water systems Water systems associated with sterile processing Sample handling and recordkeeping Proper maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection practices associated with water systems Accurate collection and documentation of field measurements Technician competency must be evaluated before beginning work and periodically thereafter as required by the project. Preferred Qualifications Previous environmental, industrial hygiene, water-quality, laboratory, healthcare, or field-sampling experience Previous experience collecting Legionella or microbiological water samples Familiarity with potable-water systems, cooling towers, or sterile-processing water systems Experience using pH meters, temperature meters, chlorine/disinfectant testing equipment, or similar field-testing instruments Familiarity with chain-of-custody and laboratory sample-shipping procedures Previous experience working at VA, federal, hospital, or other regulated healthcare facilities is a plus Schedule This position is expected to be part-time and scheduled based on sampling requirements . Routine work will generally occur Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. , excluding federal holidays. Sampling assignments may include monthly, quarterly, and seasonal visits. The technician must also have reasonable flexibility to support occasional emergent sampling or retesting assignments. Certain corrective-action retesting may need to be collected within approximately 48 hours of notification. Physical Requirements Walk throughout a large medical facility and associated mechanical areas Stand for extended periods while conducting sampling Bend, reach, and access plumbing fixtures and designated sampling locations Carry sampling containers, coolers, field-testing equipment, and related supplies Safely work around mechanical equipment and water-system infrastructure when required Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr