- Salary
- $22 – $27/hr
- Location
- San Leandro, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Internship
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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The City of San Leandro is offering an exciting and rewarding laboratory internship opportunity in the Water Pollution Control Plant. Interns assigned to the City Manager's Office - Water Pollution Control Plant will be working in the wastewater treatment plant laboratory performing tasks related to basic standardized water quality testing and calculations; laboratory quality assurance and quality control; basic laboratory safety, housekeeping protocols, and other related duties as assigned. Laboratory Interns will receive exposure to career opportunities in water/wastewater and explore the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) certification path.
This part-time position is limited to 850 hours per City fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, is detailed-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, energetic, and can work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently. Students who require work experience as a requirement for graduation will be given additional consideration.
Supervision Exercised and Received: The position does not have supervisory duties. Receives general supervision from the department/division managers and supervisors.Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
Assists laboratory operations and performs examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff;
- Collects, receives, and prepares samples;
- Assists with facility maintenance, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and organizing work areas;
- Inputs, formats, and proofreads data and text into various documents, files and software systems;
- Assists in performing laboratory testing;
- Maintains records, files and organizes; and
- Communicates effectively with staff and public.
Ability to:
- Remain standing for extended periods of time;
- Perform basic math calculations;
- Use modern computer software applications; and
- Lift and carry sampling equipment safely.
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this program, an applicant must have a combination of the required experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as stated below.
- Must be currently enrolled/attending a college/university or certified program studying Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a closely-related field;
- Be a student in good standing and possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average;
- Be available to work a minimum of two days per week (approximately 15-20 hours); and
- Be available to work weekends as needed.
Wondering what to expect during the recruitment process? Visit the City's Job Opportunities page.
SELECTION PROCESS
The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:
| Deadline to Apply | October 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm |
| Review of Applications | Ongoing |
| Department level interiew | TBD |
The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Skills
Housekeeping