[SRJC Water-Wastewater] Internship opportunity

[Williams, Catherine]

Internship Opportunity

Vacancy No. 2180

220 Nellen Avenue Corte Madera CA 94925-1169

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Marin Municipal Water District is a public utility providing water to 186,000 people located in a 147 square-mile area of Marin County. In operation since 1912, MMWD is the oldest municipal water district in California.


Salary: $17.22 per hour

Posted: November 21, 2018


Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

The recruitment may be closed at any time




WATER QUALITY LABORATORY INTERN: (1 position) Under the direction of the Water Quality Laboratory Manager, this intern assists the lab in various support functions and basic analysis This will include sample receipt and data entry in LIMS, bottle set-up, glassware/general house cleaning and assistance with reports. Also, this intern will assist with some analyses such as pH, conductivity, color and turbidity and will learn a lot about the analytical requirements of a drinking water lab. Equipment used for this internship includes pH meter, colorimeter, turbidimeter, office equipment and others. Work hours are M-F 8:00am-4:30pm. This internship is for up to a six (6) month duration.


DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR INTERN: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a certified water distribution operator, learn how to operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and control equipment. Perform inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment. Assist operators in handling consumer calls. Assist field personnel with confined space entries. Learn the basics of a potable water distribution system. Safety Boots required. Work hours are M-F 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location.
WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTERN: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a qualified and licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator, assist with the operation and maintenance of one of three different drinking water facilities. The candidate will be exposed to surface water treatment plant processes, chemical dosing, industry standard calculations, water quality laboratory tests, the operation and maintenance of analyzers and ground water quality verification. Safety Boots required. Work hours are M - F 7:00am-3:30pm at one of three different facilities: San Geronimo Water Treatment Plant in Woodacre; Bon Tempe Water Treatment Plant in Fairfax; Ignacio Water Quality Station in Novato. Optional work schedules may be considered on a case-by-case basis. This position is for up to a six (6) month duration.
WATER QUALITY SAMPLING INTERN: (1 position to open in SPRING OR SUMMER OF 2019) Under direction of the Water Quality Field Supervisor, assists with distribution system and reservoir water sampling, reservoir algae investigations and reservoir algae treatments, and additional miscellaneous field investigations and water quality tasks. Uses sampling equipment such as a chlorine test kit, temperature gauge, and a datasonde with hand-held surveyor. Performs miscellaneous office tasks, such as mapping sampling points, working with data and reports, and scanning documents. Additionally, performs maintenance and clean-up work as needed. Safety Boots required. Work hours are M-F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location.

Due to the driving requirements of some positions, a DMV Form H-6 may be required if applicant moves forward in the process. Must be 18 years old or older to apply for these internship opportunities. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLY IMMEDIATELY FOR CONSIDERATION.

TO APPLY: Click here for the Water Operations Interns Opportunities

To be considered for a position, the following documents must be submitted as part of your application.

1. MMWD Application

2. Supplemental Application

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