Water Sampling Field Technician - Salem VA

Position Overview

I-2-I Solutions provides comprehensive environmental monitoring and water safety testing across Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities in North Carolina and Virginia. We are seeking Environmental Water Quality Technicians to execute collect quarterly water sampling, conduct field parameter testing, and manage regulatory reporting to help maintain safe potable and utility water systems.

Coverage Areas & Quarterly Workload : Salem VA Medical Center | 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153 — 190 base samples/qtr samples/qtr Work Schedule & Availability Type: Part-time / Cyclical quarterly visits, with intermittent on-demand re-sampling support. Hours: Standard VA business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Planning: Field sampling dates are scheduled in advance, with a required 1-week notice issued to facility staff prior to arrival.

Key Responsibilities

Perform aseptic first-draw sampling of hot/cold potable water fixtures, ice machines, and cooling tower basins in accordance with CDC and ISO 11731 methodologies. Field Analytics: Measure and record real-time water quality indicators, including temperature, pH, free chlorine, and total chlorine levels. Compliance & Data Logging: Complete laboratory chain-of-custody documentation and transfer test data into standardized Excel templates configured for the national Water Safety Management Tool.

Responsive Follow-Up: Conduct rapid re-sampling visits within 5 working days if positive detections occur. Security & Facility Credentialing Because operations occur within active clinical environments, personnel must complete VA background vetting and secure facility security badging prior to commencing site work.