POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Water Sampling Technician is a part-time, field-based role responsible for collecting, documenting, packaging, and shipping water samples from designated VA Medical Center facilities in support of Legionella prevention, sterile processing water quality, dialysis water testing, dental waterline testing, and related compliance programs. The sampler is the on-site face of I-2-I Solutions and represents the company directly to VA facility personnel, infection prevention staff, and water safety committees.

This work is expected to occur primarily during normal business hours, based on facility access requirements and approved sampling schedules. The sampler will travel to assigned facilities on a routine schedule, perform sample collection in accordance with VHA Directive 1061 and AAMI ST108 protocols, conduct on-site field measurements where required, maintain strict chain-of-custody, and ensure timely shipment of samples to the laboratory via FedEx overnight delivery.

JOB FACILITY

1501 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental or Water Sampling Certification

Environmental or water sampling certification preferred. State environmental, drinking water, wastewater, industrial hygiene, or related certifications are preferred where applicable. Equivalent hands-on healthcare water sampling experience may substitute for formal certification.

Proven Sampling Experience

Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience collecting water samples in healthcare, institutional, commercial, or regulated environments. Experience supporting VHA Directive 1061, ASHRAE 188, AAMI ST108, or Legionella water management programs strongly preferred.

PIV-Eligible Background

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident eligible to pass a VA background investigation and receive a VA-issued PIV Card.

Valid Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. Clean driving record required. The role involves driving to assigned facilities and to FedEx drop-off locations; applicants must have reliable transportation to support scheduled sampling and same-day shipment requirements.

Availability During Normal Business Hours

Applicants must be available to perform sampling during normal business hours based on VA facility schedules, access requirements, and approved sampling windows.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk extensively through large hospital campuses, climb stairs, lift up to 30 lbs, including sample coolers and shipping containers, and work in mechanical and utility spaces.

Documentation and Technology Skills

Comfortable using mobile applications, web-based data entry platforms, QR code scanning, and basic Microsoft Office tools.

Professional Communication

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with VA medical, engineering, infection prevention, and administrative personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a part-time, field-based role with travel to assigned VA Medical Center facilities during normal business hours. The sampler will work in a variety of environments, including mechanical rooms, rooftops, patient-adjacent areas, sterile processing departments, dental clinics, dialysis units, and operating room support spaces. PPE will be provided and required as applicable.

This position requires comfort working independently with minimal direct supervision, while maintaining close coordination with the I-2-I Project Manager, Laboratory Director, and assigned VA facility points of contact.