Legionella Water Sampling

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. is seeking qualified Water Quality Field Sampling Technicians to support an anticipated statewide government contract involving Legionella water sampling and field water-quality measurements at government facilities throughout California.

We are seeking one or more qualified individuals located in Northern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Southern California to conduct routine and investigative water sampling on an as-needed basis.

Selected technicians will perform field sampling and measurements under the direction of a qualified Competent Professional, following established sampling procedures and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on-site Legionella water sample collection at designated government facilities, including domestic and non-potable water systems.

• Conduct pre-flush and post-flush water sampling at assigned sampling locations.

• Perform and document required field water-quality measurements, including:

  • pH.

  • Water temperature.

  • Residual disinfectant.

• Follow established sampling plans and instructions provided by the designated Competent Professional.

• Conduct field observations and accurately document sampling locations, sample identification, collection dates and times, and field measurements.

• Complete Chain of Custody (COC) documentation and maintain accurate sampling records.

• Properly label, handle, and prepare collected samples for transportation and laboratory analysis in accordance with applicable sampling procedures.

• Document field activities through sampling logs, field notes, photographs, and other required records.

• Coordinate with the project management team and authorized facility representatives regarding scheduled sampling activities.

• Follow facility access requirements, safety procedures, and applicable sampling protocols.

• Support additional or investigative sampling activities when authorized and assigned.

• Maintain professional communication with facility personnel and promptly report field issues or conditions affecting sampling activities.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental water sampling practices and procedures.

• Ability to perform pre-flush and post-flush sampling accurately.

• Ability to perform and document pH, temperature, and residual disinfectant measurements.

• Ability to follow written sampling instructions and maintain accurate field records.

• Familiarity with sample labeling, handling, and Chain of Custody procedures.

• Ability to work independently in the field while following the direction of the designated Competent Professional.

• Ability to travel to assigned government facilities within the applicable California region.

• Ability to comply with facility-specific security and access requirements, including background screening (LIVE SCAN) where required.

AIHA Qualification: Candidates designated to serve as the contract's Competent Technician must meet the applicable minimum qualifications described in the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Technical Framework: Legionella (2020).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience collecting Legionella water samples from building water systems.

• Experience performing field water-quality measurements at commercial, institutional, or government facilities.

• Familiarity with routine and investigative Legionella sampling.

• Experience working with environmental laboratories and completing Chain of Custody documentation.

• Experience supporting public-sector or government facility sampling projects.

• Demonstrated qualifications consistent with the AIHA Competent Technician role.

Work Locations and Schedule

We are recruiting candidates to support sampling activities in the following California regions:

1. Northern California: Sacramento, West Sacramento, Marysville, Stockton, Redding, Red Bluff, and surrounding service locations.
2. Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and surrounding service locations.
3. Southern California: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Ana, San Diego, Fresno, and surrounding service locations.

Work Schedule:

• On-call and as-needed assignments based on Government requests.

• Regular sampling activities are generally scheduled Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Candidates should be available to accommodate short-notice sampling assignments.

• Emergency assignments and work outside normal business hours may be required when authorized.

• Workload and number of assignments will depend on contract requirements and Government requests.