WATER SYSTEM ASSISTANT - WATER TREATMENT

Participates in the maintenance, sampling and monitoring of the water system and water related City owned facilities.  This is a part-time position with an annual weekly average maximum of 29 hours.

About the City  

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve. 

Exceptional City Provided Benefits:

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (4% City, 4% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Wellness Punch Card (50 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Floating Holidays
• Bilingual Pay
• Bereavement Leave

Essential Functions: 

The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Perform monitoring and maintenance duties related to the City’s water storage reservoirs.
• Collect water samples from the reservoirs and various points in the system; perform laboratory tests.
• Read and record gauge and flow meter charts, change charts.  Collect monitoring well measurements at City operated reservoirs.
• Operate a variety of equipment including a lawn tractor, sample collection boat, various hand tools, and laboratory equipment.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE: Standard principles of biology, chemistry and mathematics; safety precautions relating to work around machinery and laboratory chemicals; of laboratory procedures and tests performed in monitoring treatment plants and distribution and collection systems and peripheral elements of system.

SKILLS: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

ABILITIES: to operate a truck and trailer, and launch a boat, t; make mathematical computations; work outdoors in varying weather conditions; follow verbal and written instructions; work around disagreeable odors; keep accurate and legible records; exercise some independent judgment in correcting problems; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public. 

TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: No specific requirement or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Special Requirements: 

State of Colorado Driver’s License with a safe driving record