Job Description
Water Technician
Job Location:  Parsons, KS 67357
Teams:  Craft & Union
Req Id:  3935
Posting Start Date:  10/15/26
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

Job Summary

This role is responsible for independently operating and maintaining water treatment systems to ensure consistent water quality and uninterrupted operations. The position involves monitoring and adjusting chemical balances, collecting and analyzing water samples, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Additionally, the role oversees the removal and replenishment of Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) and implements preventive measures to mitigate environmental risks.

Responsibilities

  • Operates the water treatment systems independently, maintaining consistent water quality to support uninterrupted operations, and addresses any malfunctions proactively. 
  • Collects and analyzes water samples, adjusts chemical balances as necessary, and prepares detailed reports for management review. 
  • Plans and executes the removal and replenishment of Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC), ensuring its proper installation and safe disposal in compliance with environmental regulations. 
  • Maintains an organized workspace, manages inventory efficiently to ensure system operation, and ensures compliance with OSHA and internal safety procedures.
  • Monitors containment dikes and pits regularly, identifies potential risks for environmental spills, and implements preventive measures.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Knowledge of the processes and techniques involved in processing explosive contaminated water.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to troubleshoot.
  • Knowledge of drawing schematics, pressures and machinery.

Minimum Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
  • Associate’s Degree (AA) in Environmental Science Preferred
  • 1+ years of experience working in the environmental field Required

Travel Requirements:

  • 5% Minimal travel required

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $47,280 - $70,920. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Notices to Applicants
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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