Water Quality Sample Collector at SJW Corp in Middletown, Connecticut

Job Description:

We have an opening in our Water Quality department for a Water Quality Sample Collector.  We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities.  We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture.  In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). 

Job Description

The Water Quality Sample Collector is responsible for performing regulatory compliance sample collection in support of the operations and water quality groups. The position will also assist with performing non-compliance sample collection as well as data entry and retrieval for all of the Company's systems into the Water Information Management Solution (WIMS) system. The position will be responsible for interfacing directly with customers to facilitate the collection of routine compliance and customer requested water samples as required. Responsible for generating reports for department use and providing administrative office support to the department as needed.

 Collect water samples from operations facilities, commercial and residential customer locations in accordance with industry best practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

 Communicate directly with customers regarding the need for sampling using appropriate messaging.

Work with Operations and Water Quality staff to schedule sampling to ensure that compliance with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health monitoring requirements are met.

Assist in development and refinement of standard operating procedures for water quality monitoring processes.

Prepares sample containers and chain-of-custody forms for use

Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma required

Must have ability and desire to learn about common water quality issues and attend technical training on water quality issues

Experience working in a science, engineering, laboratory or other technical environment preferred

Must have high proficiency in computer skills

Must have great communication skills

1+years' experience required

Must have a valid drivers license

Compensation Type

Hourly Wage

Compensation Range

Grade 3 - Hourly

$ 22.40 - 35.87

Primary Work Location


446 Smith Street, Middletown, CT, 06457
United States

Work Environment and Physical Demands Code

B - Blend

Please note: Although the reporting location of this role is Middletown, CT, the job responsibilities include frequent travel using a company vehicle throughout all our divisions in Connecticut, including our service areas surrounding Naugatuck, CT, Farmington, CT, East Windsor, CT, Vernon, CT, Plainfield, CT, and Clinton, CT.

EEO Statement

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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