Legionella Sampling Technician

Primary Duties

• Understanding of Legionella sampling requirements and compliance obligations.
• Perform Legionella culture sampling for all assigned systems.
• Conduct resamples in accordance with local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Follow proper chain of custody procedures, sample handling, and transport protocols.
• Collect additional microbial or water quality samples as required.
• Weekly Monitoring of cooling tower systems, including:
• Visual inspections of the cooling tower system.
• Chemical inventory monitoring.
• Review of treatment chemicals in use.
• Bacteria testing.
• Disinfection.
• Communicate and coordinate with our water treatment and construction divisions.
• Support for field compliance auditors.
• Education of customers on the provided services.

Requirements

• Strong documentation, communication, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• Recognizes the importance of professionalism.
• Able to uphold and maintain a strong professional reputation.
• Reliable and dependable with consistent follow-through.
• Effectively completes assigned tasks in a punctual manner.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Maps, etc.).
• Basic hands-on mechanical skills (use of standard hand tools).
• 7G Pesticide License (preferred).
• Experience in water treatment, environmental sampling, HVAC systems, or DOHMH regulated cooling tower programs (Preferred).

Qualifications

• 2 Year Technical Degree or advanced (preferred).
• Experience in water treatment industry may supplement education requirement.

Working Conditions

• This is a field position which includes but is not limited to the following:
• Working remotely.
• Working outdoors weather conditions.
• Commuting to NYC Metropolitan area.
• Navigating NYC public transportation.
• Navigating NYC streets.
• Standing for 6-8 hours.
• Carrying a backpack weighing 30-50lbs.
• Safely scaling ladders to access equipment.
• Working in tight or confined spaces with varying temperature conditions.
• Working with and around various types of chemicals.
• Working with tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Compensation: Starting at $25.00 to $30.00 per hour based on knowledge and prior experience.
• Competitive salary + bonus.
• Generous employer contributions towards health benefits costs.
• Pretax benefits options - HSA & FSA.
• 401K with employer matching up to 4%.
• Equipment necessary for the role including iPhone, laptop, and vehicle expense coverage.
• 10 PTO days + 7 paid holidays.
• Hybrid work setup with offices in Somerset, NJ and NY.
• Employer paid life insurance with additional options.
• Employer paid supplemental short-term disability insurance.
• Professional development and growth with our Learning Management System.
• Other perks.