Water Sampling Field Technician (Part-Time) - Chinle, AZ
Location: Chinle, AZ - Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
Employment Type: Part-time (approx. one day per month, ~12 hours/month)
Job Summary
I-2-I Solutions, a federal contractor specializing in Legionella and water quality testing, is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Water Sampling Field Technician to collect monthly water samples at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, AZ. This is a recurring monthly assignment supporting a federal Legionella water management program. The ideal candidate lives locally, is highly dependable, and takes documentation seriously.
Responsibilities
- Collect approximately 25 water samples per month from designated points across the hospital and outlying buildings (faucets and sinks; hot and cold lines)
- Coordinate the sampling schedule and facility access with the hospital's designated representative before each event
- Complete Chain of Custody (COC) documentation fully and legibly for every sampling event, with no missing fields
- Package and ship samples to the laboratory, using proper handling and temperature protection
- Photograph the completed COC and submit it to the Project Coordinator after each event
- Follow all facility safety, infection-control, and access protocols
- Communicate promptly with the Project Coordinator regarding scheduling, sampling supplies, and any access issues
Required Qualifications
- Resides in or near Chinle, AZ (Navajo Nation), within daily commuting distance of the facility
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle (sampling includes outlying buildings)
- REAL ID-compliant identification or another federally accepted credential
- Able to meet facility access requirements for a healthcare setting
- Available during facility business hours (sampling requires a hospital escort)
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Ability to follow written sampling protocols precisely
- Physically able to reach sampling points, access crawlspaces/mechanical areas, and lift/carry sample kits (up to ~25 lbs)
- Dependable phone and email communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in water sampling, environmental field work, facilities, or laboratory sample collection
- Familiarity with Legionella or water quality sampling
- Located near a shipping point (UPS/FedEx/USPS) that supports next-day delivery
Schedule
Approximately one day per month (~12 hours), typically mid-month, scheduled in advance with the facility. Occasional additional sampling may be requested.