Water Sampling Technician – Part-Time Location: Louisville, Kentucky Worksite: Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Zorn Avenue Campus Employment Type: Part-Time / As-Needed Schedule: Weekdays during normal business hours, with occasional time-sensitive sampling assignments Position Summary We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Water Sampling Technician to perform environmental and facility water sampling at a healthcare facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The technician will be responsible for collecting potable water, cooling-tower water, and sterile-processing water samples in accordance with established sampling procedures, quality-control requirements, and applicable Department of Veterans Affairs requirements. This is a part-time, field-based position with work scheduled around routine monthly and quarterly sampling events, as well as occasional emergent or corrective-action retesting. Key Responsibilities • Collect potable hot- and cold-water samples from designated locations throughout the facility. • Perform routine Legionella water sampling at assigned sample points. • Collect cooling-tower and chiller-system water samples as required. • Perform Critical Water and Utility Water sampling associated with sterile-processing systems. • Measure and accurately document field parameters such as: • Water temperature • Residual biocide/disinfectant levels • pH • Follow established sampling procedures to prevent sample contamination and maintain sample integrity. • Properly label, preserve, package, and prepare samples for shipment to the designated laboratory. • Complete field sampling records, chain-of-custody documentation, and other required documentation accurately and completely. • Provide required field data to the designated facility representative at the time of sampling. • Coordinate access to sampling locations with facility personnel and the Contracting Officer's Representative or designated site representative. • Perform additional or emergency resampling when required following corrective actions or abnormal laboratory results. • Maintain sampling equipment and supplies in a clean, organized, and serviceable condition. • Follow all facility safety, security, parking, access, and conduct requirements. • Perform work in a professional manner while minimizing disruption to patients, employees, visitors, and normal healthcare operations. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent. • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately complete field documentation. • Ability to follow written sampling procedures, safety requirements, and quality-control protocols. • Ability to work independently in a healthcare and institutional environment. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. • Professional communication skills when interacting with facility personnel. • Ability to complete required training and competency evaluations before independently performing sampling activities. • Ability to maintain required sampling training and competency documentation throughout employment. Water Sampling Competency Requirements Prior to assignment, technicians must demonstrate competency in areas applicable to the work, including: • Understanding of Legionella and associated health risks. • Proper sampling techniques for hot- and cold-water systems. • Water systems associated with sterile processing. • Sample handling and recordkeeping. • Proper maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection practices associated with water systems. • Accurate collection and documentation of field measurements. Technician competency must be evaluated before beginning work and periodically thereafter as required by the project. Preferred Qualifications • Previous environmental, industrial hygiene, water-quality, laboratory, healthcare, or field-sampling experience. • Previous experience collecting Legionella or microbiological water samples. • Familiarity with potable-water systems, cooling towers, or sterile-processing water systems. • Experience using pH meters, temperature meters, chlorine/disinfectant testing equipment, or similar field-testing instruments. • Familiarity with chain-of-custody and laboratory sample-shipping procedures. • Previous experience working at VA, federal, hospital, or other regulated healthcare facilities is a plus. Schedule This position is expected to be part-time and scheduled based on sampling requirements. Routine work will generally occur Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Sampling assignments may include monthly, quarterly, and seasonal visits. The technician must also have reasonable flexibility to support occasional emergent sampling or retesting assignments. Certain corrective-action retesting may need to be collected within approximately 48 hours of notification. Physical Requirements The technician must be able to: • Walk throughout a large medical facility and associated mechanical areas. • Stand for extended periods while conducting sampling. • Bend, reach, and access plumbing fixtures and designated sampling locations. • Carry sampling containers, coolers, field-testing equipment, and related supplies. • Safely work around mechanical equipment and water-system infrastructure when required. Work Location: In person