Environmental Technician

An Environmental Technician is responsible for gathering air, water, and soil samples from field sites for laboratory analysis. Once the samples are obtained, they are tested for pollutants or contamination. Environmental quality is monitored by testing samples for contaminants using specialized equipment, such as microscopes and sensors, to determine pollutant levels. Being an Environmental Technician with the City of El Mirage is a professional who works diligently to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.

New Hire Salary range: $22.76 - $26.25

Salary range: $22.76 - $31.86

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance:
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
• Retirement:
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)—mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions
• Supplemental Benefits:
  • Employee recognition & reward program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
• Paid Leave:
  • Holidays:10 City Holidays
  • Vacation:80 hours per year, increases with length of service
  • Sick Leave:96 hours per year
  • Service Leave:10 hours per year

Benefits are subject to change.

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Welcome to the City of El Mirage

Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned, as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the second level in a four level Maintenance and Operations - Utilities classification series devoted to performing one of the following primary functions: (1) operating a wastewater treatment plant; or (2) maintaining water production and distribution systems and the wastewater collection system; or (3) performing sampling and laboratory testing; evaluating results and preparing analytical reports to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations;

or (4) maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment. This classification level has three competency ranks.

• Job Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Utilities Operator
• Working Title(s):
  Environmental Technician
• FLSA Status: NE
• Safety Sensitive:
  Yes

• Organizational Role:
  Paraprofessional-Operational
• Supervision Exercised:
  None
• Budget Authority:
  None
• Competency Rank(s):
  Environmental Technician

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

• Conducts a variety of standard chemical and biological analyses of wastewater, water, and other aspects of the environment.
• Collects samples.
• Calibrates laboratory and field equipment.
• Maintains supplies.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of the lab.
• Coordinates daily process control with water and wastewater staff.
• Prepares standard reports.
• Maintains grounds and facilities by cleaning and repairing buildings, completing grounds maintenance, landscaping, and painting.
• Follows standard operating procedures for operation, repair and maintenance activities.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions.
• Enters data and maintains logs and records.
• Provides customer service.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Methods, equipment, materials, tools and standard practices for the operation of water/wastewater systems.
• Water and wastewater facilities emergency procedures.
• Occupation…