Laboratory Technician - Water Services Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country and the vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. With more than 14,000 employees working across 35 departments, the city of Phoenix offers opportunity for career growth and advancement. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards! The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking a Tuesday-Saturday Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory Services Section of the Environmental & Safety Division. In this role you are responsible for monitoring water quality for inorganic and organic constituents in order to optimize plant processes and maintain regulatory compliance requirements. You will be engaged in the physical, chemical, microbiological, or process-related analyses of water/wastewater samples in accordance with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures. This position operates in a laboratory that is open 365 days a year.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with others in the work group.
• Participated in internships, volunteer work, extra studies, or has academic honors.
• Knowledge of a laboratory quality system and related policies and procedures.

SALARY

Pay Range: $21.02 - $34.25 per hour.

Hiring Range: $21.02 - $25.56 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of standard laboratory tests or instrumental analyses in a public health, crime laboratory, or utility chemical laboratory, including courses in chemistry, bacteriology, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Working conditions:

• The Wet Chemistry Section position assists in seven-day coverage and will be required to work Saturdays and rotating holidays.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, environmental sciences, or closely related field.
• Experience with/in the following:
• Wet Chemistry analyses, including BOD/CBOD, COD/SCOD, Total Solids, Volatile Solids, Total Suspended Solids, Total Dissolved Solids, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Sulfides, Titrations, TOC, and Specific Gravity.
• Ordering standards, reagents, and laboratory supplies, and maintaining chemical and consumables inventories using inventory software.
• Environmental Protection Agency and/or Arizona Department of Health Services policies and procedures for laboratory analysis.
• Laboratory data entry procedures and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Basic maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment as needed.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) policies and procedures.
• Laboratory support equipment, ex: Pipettes, glassware, etc.
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 19, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.