Job Information
City of Ames W and PC Laboratory Aide in Ames, Iowa
W and PC Laboratory Aide
SALARY
$15.97 - $20.93 Hourly
LOCATION
AMES, IA
::: {aria-label="Job Type"} JOB TYPE :::
Less than 20 hours/week
JOB NUMBER
24-5142-01
DEPARTMENT
Water and Pollution Control
OPENING DATE
12/20/2024
CLOSING DATE
1/13/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
General Information
The City of Ames is accepting applications for a Part-Time Water/Wastewater Laboratory Aide. Under immediate supervision, this position cleans the laboratory, glassware, and equipment; assists in collecting and preparing samples and equipment for a variety of chemical tests to determine quality of City water, wastewater, and sludge before and after treatment; performs related work as required.
Candidates interested in this position can expect to work 15-19 hours per week and have a work schedule typically Wednesday through Friday mornings, including every Saturday for a minimum of three (3) hours.
This position is a permanent, part-time, less than 20 hours per week position that is not benefit eligible.
In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to any supplemental questions and complete work history. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
Assists Laboratory Analysts and Technicians in set up and clean up after a variety of chemical and microbiological analyses; cleans glassware, countertops, samplers, and laboratory equipment. Frequently drives to pick up samples and maintains lab vehicle. Calculates and records laboratory data, enters data into computer.
Other Job Functions: Performs extra sampling and laboratory duties in connection with special water/wastewater plant or research projects. May perform simple laboratory procedures such as sampling, weighing, recording, sample preservation, calibrations, pH, dissolved oxygen, reagent preparation, etc; assists with pre-treatment sampling, stream sampling, and special projects when time allows.
Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring