Laboratory Technician I

Department:Utility Services Department Organizational Unit:County Water and Wastewater

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 05/29/2026

$20.47 to $22.52 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Viera/South Central Wastewater Facility. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Performs experienced technical work in a laboratory, conducting laboratory tests and procedures common to wastewater and/or water treatment plants.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or its equivalent or graduation from a vocational school PLUS (2) years of laboratory experience, which includes one (1) year of performing analytical tests. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. College-level coursework in algebra, chemistry, microbiology, or clinical laboratory studies is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:30 lbs.
   • CARRY:30 lbs.
   • PUSH:30 lbs.
   • PULL:30 lbs.
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:1 - 3 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A