Laboratory Technician II

Laboratory Technician II Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne May 14, 2026

Department:

Utility Services Department Organizational Unit:

County Water and Wastewater Position Type:

Permanent Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Open Until Filled. $22.11 to $24.32 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Viera/South Central Wastewater Facility. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Performs skilled technical work conducting specialized laboratory tests and procedures required for the operation of wastewater and/or water treatment plants. Work is carried out with considerable technical independence. Oversight and training is given to assigned Utility Services staff.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or its equivalent or graduation from a vocational schoolPLUSfour (4) years of laboratory experience, which includes two (2) years of performing analytical tests;ORtwo (2) years of experience as a Brevard County Laboratory Technician I. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. College-level coursework in algebra, chemistry, microbiology, or clinical laboratory studies is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:

50 lbs. or more

CARRY:

50 lbs. or more

PUSH:

50 lbs. or more

PULL:

50 lbs. or more In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:

5•8 hours

WALK:

1•3 hours

SIT:

3•5 hours

DRIVE:

3•5 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Bend; Climb; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With hazardous materials; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A