81-CRESOLUTION NO. 81- ~
A RESOLUTI0~ OF T]EE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOY TON BEACh, F ORIDA, _OOPTi
THE.JOB DESCRIPTIONS FQR.LABORATORY
TECHNICIAN TRAINEE, ~LABQRA~0RYTECHNICIAN I,
LABORATORYTECH~IC~ It, LABORATORY
TECHNIciAN iii, iNVENToRYAND RECORDS CLERIK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The duties and responsibilities of the
position of Laboratory Technician Trainee, pay grade 20;
Laboratory Technician I, pay grade 23; Laboratory Technician
pay grade 25; Laboratory Technician III, pay grade
and Records Clerk, pay grade 20 are hereby adopted
in accordance with the
made a part hereof°
II,
27; Inventory
and shall be
job description attached hereto and
1981.
PASSED AND kDOPTED THIS
day of~
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor ~
ATTEST:
CoUncil Member - y
(Corp. Seal
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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
.~TURE OF WORK
This is a trainee position for the r~atine technical laboratory and/or field work
in the penformancs of a variety of tests or procedures.
An employee assigned to this class is responsible for assisting in conducting a
~variety of complex examinations, tests, and analysis; preparing, processing, and
~linden~ifying media cultures and laboratory specimens; conducting routine ch~ical and
biological analysis~utilizing standard testing procedures and clearly defined
laboratory and equipment practices. Employees are required zo kn~.v cud work-in
accor~dance With established department procedures.
Vtork is performed under the close supervision of the Senior Lab Technician and
is reviewed while in progress and for results obtained.
tDLUS~P$._TXVE ~B~KS
(~p%~.. ~h~se ex~m~lD~are ~n%en~ed only as illustrations of the various types
of work performed in ~pOsitions allocated {o this class. The omission of specific
Statements of duties does not exclude them from position if the work is similar,
related, or a logical assignment to the position).
~erforms a variety of standard laboratory test and analysis includ{ng chemistry,
bacteriology and other testsas directed.
Prepares media cultures and microscopic slides For laboratory investigation.
Assists with preparing reports.
Performs routine physical, chemical an~ biological '~nalysis of laboratory
specimens and cultures following clearly defined laboratory procedures.
Operates a variety of routine laboratory equipment in extracting, compounding
and purifying laboratory specimens.
Prepares and maintains routine experimentatioq, and investigation records in
documenting the results of laboratory tests.
Prepares laboratory equipment for experiments; cleans and repairs equipment.
Performs related work as required.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the ~eneral public
and fell~ employees.
Must be familiar with and adhere to all safety regulatioqs.
~7/LEDOES, ABILITIES AND SKILI~
Ability to work effectively without close supervision and to make mdnor decisions
pertaining to work problems.
Ability to pass certification examinaiion within one year's training [State of
Florida exam)
Ability to make tests on water samples, to make recordings and reports of such tests.
Ability to foll~v alt safety procedures established for the department.
NECESSAR~P__EQIA.L_QUALIFICATION
Secure class "C" water certification from the State of Florida within one year
of date of employment. This is a condition for continued employment
DESIraBLE T~!INING AND ~IPERIENCE
Graduation frmm a standard high school supplemented by courses in chemistry
math or any other equivalent cmmbination of training and/or experience.
TECHNICIAN I
.NATURE OF WORK
This is routine technical laboratory and/or-field work in the perforr, mnce
of a variety oF tests or prooedures.
An empl~ee in a position allocated to this class is resoousible For assist-
ing in conducting a variety of complex e~a~dnations, tests, a~d analyses; preparing,
processing, and identffyiog media cultures and labora~orys~eel~ens.~ -' c~du~%~
routine chemacal s_ua. b~ologlcal anal~_ses utilizing standard testi~ orocedures
and stearly defined laboratory and equipment praetices. -
~ork is performed under the close supervision of the ~= '
- o-nzor Lab Tecbn~ician
and is reviewed while in progress and for results
co ~ned
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are intended only ' ~ -'-
as mltus~ra~0ns of ~ne vari~as
types, of. work~ performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of
specmfmc statements of duties does not exctud~ them from nosition if the work
is ~ilar, related, or a logical assignment. %o the poeit~on. )
Performs a variety o£ standard laboratory test and analyses including
chemistry, bacteriology, and other tests as directed.
Prepares media cultures and microscopic slides for ~'
l=0ora ~o~ investigation
Assists with preparing reports.
Performs routine physical, chemical, smd biologidal ~ualyses of laboratory
specimens smd cultures followimg clearly defined laboratory procedures.
Operates a variety of r~.~tine laboratory equipmant in extracting, com-
pounding and purii%ying laboratory specimens.
Prepares and maintains route_ne experimentatiou and investigation records
in doctuuenving the results o£ laboratory tests.
Prepares laboratory equipment for experiments~ cleans am.d reoairs equipment.
Performs related work as required.
Ability to maintain effective working relationshins ~:~'itb the Eeneral public
and feltc~,~ employees.
Midst be familiar with and adher to all ~afety re~dlations.
~Y~Stbe able to perform all duties of lower class Lab '~ '
DESIRABLE TRAINING AMD EkPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school and one year of experience in a public
utilities department, or research laborazory. Possessicm o£ a valid current "C"
water operator's certificate issued by the state of Florida.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II
NATURE OF WORK
This is sub-professional technical laboratory ~nd/o~ field work involving
the applicationof independent judgment to a variety of l~ooratory and research
procedures.
~kn employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for con-
ducting moderately complexlaboratoNy investigations and experiments; performing
moderately complex p~bysical, chemical, and biological ana_lyses of laboratory
specimens mud cultures; treating laboratory s_ns field snecim~ns with reagents
anm related soldtions and observing and recording tzbjsi~al andch. emlcal' changes;
and/or conducting a variety of tests to determine acldl~y~' '~ ~hemmcal' s_nd bacterial
and related ingredients of specific media, and other laborato~z and field speci-
mens.
Work is ~rformed ---~
= unuer the supervision of the Senior L&b Technician and
is reviewed for results obtained.
ILLUSTP~&TIVE TASKS
(NOTE: These examples are intended on]3~ as illustrations of 'the various
types of work performed in positions, allocated to this class. The emission of
~pecific statements of duties does not exclude them from the.position if the work
is similar, related, or logical assignment to the post+itoh.)
Conducts moderately complex laborato~- investigations and exoeriments;
prepares analyses of findings using a variety of simple stat~-stzcal methods.
Performs moderately complex pb6~sical, chemical, an~ 7oiological analyses of
!abora~ory specimens smd cultures requiring the exercise of independent ' d
~u gmeno
and a Imao~'~ledge of laboratory methods and procedures.
erzorms macroscopic examinations of oacterial cultures; records and reports
results of examinations and keeps such records as. are necessary.
Conducts a variety of tests to determine acidic, chemical, bacterial and .
related ngreelen~s of spec~fmc media~ and rela%ed laborato~- and field specimens·
May supervise laboratory, assistants in the care ~nd cleaning of laborato~
equipment an~ facilities.
Ability to mmintain effective working relatmons 'F
and fellow employees. ' hmus with tbs general public
~f~ast be familiar wi{h and adher to all safety re~alations.
Must be able to performall duties' of any lab technics_an% ' ' of a lo:?er class.
DESIt~BLE TRAINING A~D E~ERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school and three years oi' exoerience in a
public utilities department laboratory. Possession of a valid current "B"
wazer operators certificate issued by the state of Florida.
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III
i~ATUR~ OF WORK
This is professional technical laboratory and/or field work involuting the
application of independent judgment to a variety of laboratory and research
procedure s. ~
~a emplcryee in a position allocated So this class is responsible for con-
ducti~ complex laboratory investigations an~ experiments; .performing cenplex
p~hysical, chemical, and biological ana]~vses of laboratoz~y specimens and cultures;
treatLug lahOr~tory and field specimens with reagents and' related solutions and
obserdng an~ recording paysicaI and chemical changes; and/or conducting ~'
--. a va~~ety
of tests to determine acidity, chemical and bacterial and related ingredients of
pecmf%c medma, and other laboratory and field specimens.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of the water
treatment plaut and is reviewed for results obtained.
ILLUST~P~_T1-VE TASi(~.
(NOTE: These examples are Lutended onl~u as illustrations of the vari~as
types of work performed iu positions allocated %o this class. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the positi~on if the'
work is similar, related, or logical assigmment to the position.)
Conducts complex laboratory investigations and e~periments; prepares
analyses of findings using a variety of simple stktistical methods.
Performs moderately complex p~hysical, chemical, and biological S-ualyses of
laboratory~ specimens and cultures requiring the exercise of independent judgment
and a knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures.
Perfoms microscopic exe~minations of bacterial cultures; records smd reports
res"al!ts of examinations aura keeps such records as are necessary.
Conducts a variety of tests to determine acidity, chemical, bacterial, an~
.related ingredients of specific media, and related laboratory aus field specimens.
Supervises laboratory assistants in the care and cleanir~ of laboratory
equipment and facilities.
mamnoa~n effectmve working relationships with the generRt public
and fello~ employees. -
~ust be familiar with and adhere .to all safety regulations.
Orders sapplies needed in the laborato~% and m~kes budgetary recommendations
for the laboratory operating procedures.
5{ust be able to perform all duties of lab technicians in lower class.
DESIP~&BLE TRAINI~ ~kU) EKPER~NCE
Graduati~ from a standard high school and three years of experience in a
public ntilites dep~rtment laboratory. Possession of-a valid curren~ "A"
water operators certificate issued by the state of Florida.
.IN~ENTORY AND RECORDS CLER~
Dep't: Utilities
Code: 0805
Characteristics of the Class:
Under general supervision performs general inventory and record keeping
work requiring specializedknowtedge of departmental needs, equip-
men~, poIdcies a~d procedures. Incumbent is expected to ex~rcise
iBdeuend~nt J~dgment and. to make routine inventory replacement deci-
sions. Assistance is given to other departmental personnel in routine
maintenance and repair of water meters. Performs other work as re~
quested.
Examples of Duties:
Establishes and maintains current record file system for all
City water meters, by location, serial numbers, .and date of
installation; notes service and repairs to meters on a ~aily
basis.
Maintains sufficient inventory of commonly used parts,
equipment, and tools; maintains daily running record of
inventory levels; orders replacemen~ parts when supplies
become deple.ted. ~
Checks all incoming inventory ~against purchase orders and
certifies as to completeness of shipments received;
distributes parts and supplies; maintains daily distribution
log by truck number and employee name of all parts and
supplies disbursed.
Assists Water Me%er Repair Worker in routine maintenance
and meter repairs; writes work orders on problem me,ers;
maintains records of field repairs ~o water me~ers.
Requirements:
A. Training and Experience
High school diploma, GED, vocational training or other certi-
ficate of competency, supplemented by four years of pro-
gressively responsible work experience, or an equivalent
combination of training and experience.
B. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of departmental functions and operations.
INVENTORY AND, RECORDS CLER~ (Con~ ' d. )
Knowledge of basic office practices and procedures as applied
to records maintenance and inventory control.
Ability to understand and follow complex orkl and written
instructions.
Ability to maintain complex records and ~iles.
Skill in routine maintenance and repair work.