Water Quality Technician

Florida Atlantic University

2d • $18 - $19

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Water Quality Technician - Ft. Pierce, FL. Summary of Responsibilities: On-the-job training in a team environment to maintain continuously operating, water quality and meteorological instrumentation in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary, Florida as part of the Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network of Environmental Sensors (IRLON). Perform preventative maintenance, verification, and troubleshooting on water quality and meteorological instrumentation, in the laboratory, but primarily in the field from a small boat in estuarine and coastal environments. Adhere to IRLON Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all QA/QC requirements are met. Accurately complete field sheets, calibration records, maintenance documentation, and related metadata. Assist with data retrieval and data verification. Able to work outside normal business hours with flexibility to start earlier or later depending on project requirements. Other job-related duties as assigned. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of related experience required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days required.
• Ability to work off of a small boat in hot, humid conditions and variable weather required.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment (50 lbs.) required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Marine Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff across technical disciplines and work productively in a team environment.
• High degree of organization with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks, environments, and a dynamic schedule.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and data quality.
• Experience with water quality and meteorological instrumentation, including CTDs (e.g., Sea-Bird Scientific), in situ optical fluorometers (e.g., ECO triplet), continuous nutrient sensors (e.g., SUNAv2), carbonate chemistry sensors (e.g., SeaFETv2 and CO₂-Pro CV), and Campbell Scientific dataloggers and telemetry systems.
• Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office, terminal emulator.
• Experience operating small boats, trailering, launching, and recovering vessels for field operations.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training in a team environment to maintain continuously operating, water quality and meteorological instrumentation in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary, Florida as part of the Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network of Environmental Sensors (IRLON).
• Perform preventative maintenance, verification, and troubleshooting on water quality and meteorological instrumentation, in the laboratory, but primarily in the field from a small boat in estuarine and coastal environments.
• Adhere to IRLON Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all QA/QC requirements are met.
• Accurately complete field sheets, calibration records, maintenance documentation, and related metadata.
• Assist with data retrieval and data verification.
• Able to work outside normal business hours with flexibility to start earlier or later depending on project requirements.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level