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University of Florida

OPS- Florida LAKEWATCH Water Quality Monitoring Assistant

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A Food Production Worker operates machinery used to prepare and cook food, and produces packaged food to sale to retail or wholesale customers.

$36,602 / year median in Florida

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

OPS- Florida
LAKEWATCH
Water Quality Monitoring Assistant Apply now Job no: 540307 Work type:
Temp Full-Time Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Grant or Research Administration, Agricultural Sciences Department:
60460000 - AG-SCHL
FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS
Classification Title:
OPS-Spons Prjs Non-Clerical Classification Minimum Requirements:
Valid Florida Driver's License Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.
Job Description:
Work with
LAKEWATCH
staff at the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) to support statewide citizen science water quality monitoring efforts.
Responsibilities include:
Prepare sample materials (bottle packs, filter packs, and data sheets) for distribution Drive to collection centers across Florida to pick up and transport water samples Assemble, maintain, and repair volunteer sampling kits and equipment Maintain vehicles and equipment used in field operations Organize and track samples, data sheets, and supplies Assist with occasional field sampling, data entry, and program support tasks Use a purchasing card and complete required paperwork to procure supplies as directed Other duties as assigned Valid Florida Driver's License. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71 st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.
Expected Salary:
$15.00-$16.00 an hour.
Required Qualifications:
Valid Florida Driver's License Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work in person on UF's Millhopper campus at 7922 NW 71st St., Gainesville, FL 32653.
Preferred:
No prior experience required Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Self-motivated and able to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision after training Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Application review will begin on 7/15/26, please submit your cover letter and resume by this date for full consideration. The posting will remain open until filled. In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by 11:59 p.m. EST of the requisition end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No Advertised:
01 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 14 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App