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Water Quality Monitoring - Research Assistant/Technician I

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Job Description

  • Installation of sensor packages at creek and stormwater monitoring sites, including sensors for electrical conductivity, temperature, depth, velocity, turbidity sensors, and low-resolution cameras.
  • Support the setup of data loggers, battery systems, and internet connectivity hardware at field sites.
  • Installation of secure equipment housing and ensuring equipment is properly protected in field conditions.
  • Conduct water sampling using grab and automatic water samplers and analyze these samples for physical and chemical parameters
  • Follow site access protocols and coordinate with supervisor regarding site security requirements.
  • Document equipment installation with photographs and written records.
  • Routine Equipment Maintenance: schedule and perform maintenance visits to sensor sites, following prescribed timelines, including calibration and cleaning of sensors according to standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain inventory of field equipment and supplies; flag when consumables or replacement parts are needed.
  • Field work may include coordination with water sampling technicians and assisting with weekly grab sampling, and/or collection of field measurements using portable probes (dissolved oxygen, temperature, electrical conductivity, pH, turbidity) following established protocols.
  • Data and Record Keeping: maintain organized, accurate field logbooks and equipment records; assist with basic quality checks on collected data, flagging anomalies to the supervisor; support preparation of equipment performance reports and data quality documentation.
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