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Agency Description
The Philadelphia Water Department is a municipal department of approximately 2500
employees working in all facets to provide water/wastewater treatment services to the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.
The Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant (QLWTP) is seeking to hire a co-op candidate to assist in several plant and in- filed projects. A description of the programs is provided below.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The co-op will be responsible for the following:
-Jar Tests
-Backwash sampling/turbidity profile (TEP)
-Participate in Filter Inspections
-Permanganate/ Demand test (only when plant is dosing permanganate, in the warmer months). pH, Turbidimeter, alkalinity instrument standardization.
-UV 254 Testing
-Backwash sample composite (to be sent to BLS for TSS and metals)
-Conductivity (2 times/week)
-Change pH standards
-Online analyzer comparison sampling
-Hypo delivery analysis
-Enter hypo delivery data into Hypo results spreadsheet - spreadsheet comparison results from BLS
-Data collection and analysis- Air Scour Demonstration & Online Zeta Meter Trial
-Update Lab Manuals , Training Materials as necessary
Essential Functions:
-Most of the skills will come from on-the-job training. Lab and/or chemistry background is preferable.
Qualifications
Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student
- Valid driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.
Majors: Arts & Sci. - Biological Sciences, Arts & Sci. - Chemistry, Arts & Sci. - Environmental Science
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Hourly Rate: $18 Undergraduates $20 Graduates
Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
- Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
- Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
- Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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