OPS- Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

Job Description

Work with LAKEWATCH staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to support statewide citizen science water quality monitoring efforts. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare sample materials (bottle packs, filter packs, and data sheets) for distribution
• Drive to collection centers across Florida to pick up and transport water samples
• Assemble, maintain, and repair volunteer sampling kits and equipment
• Maintain vehicles and equipment used in field operations
• Organize and track samples, data sheets, and supplies
• Assist with occasional field sampling, data entry, and program support tasks
• Use a purchasing card and complete required paperwork to procure supplies as directed

Qualifications

Valid Florida Driver’s License
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Able to work in person on UF’s Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.

Preferred

No prior experience required
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision after training

Pay

$15.00-$16.00 an hour.