Effluent Decontamination System Technician (Industrial Wastewater Tech)

Effluent Decontamination System Technician (Industrial Wastewater Tech)

General Info

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. – National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility: Manhattan, Kansas

Pay: $35.77/hr. plus fringe benefit of $9.87/hr.

Hours: Monday to Friday - Time TBD

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefit - 401(k) with match
• Disability Insurance

Position Summary

The EDS Operator supports 24/7 operations of a high-containment research facility by operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) and associated utility systems. The effluent decontamination system (EDS) provides thermal waste processing for a research laboratory 24/7, 365 days per year. This role ensures continuous, safe, and compliant treatment of laboratory waste streams while supporting facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and instrumentation systems.

This is a hands-on, multi-trade position requiring independent judgment, technical depth, and strict adherence to safety, security, and biological containment protocols.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain the Effluent Decontamination System (EDS).
• Monitor building automation systems and respond to alarms.
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, piping, and utility systems.
• Calibrate and test instrumentation and controls.
• Maintain logs, work orders, and system documentation.
• Participate in rotating shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with industrial or utility system operations and maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with steam, pumps, valves, HVAC, and control systems.
• Employees may be subject to immunization and testing requirements pursuant to client and current company requirements.
• Employees must meet the requirements of the federal credentialing process to access the facility, which includes but is not limited to, obtaining facility access (PIV card, smart card, access card, badge) and meeting ongoing training and access requirements.
• Employees may be required to participate in the select agent program which would include additional background investigations, training and performing work in a bio-containment facility, as well as meeting ongoing program requirements to maintain eligibility and compliance.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts supporting 24/7/365 operations

Company Info

Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. (www.fseinc.net) is a 350-associate facilities management firm. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, FSE offers a very stable work environment. Our goal of 35+ years remains the same: satisfy the customer and continuously improve. If you are looking for a nurturing company that puts the customer and the employee first, then please submit your resume for consideration.

• All resumes will be kept in strict confidence
• We are an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer: including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Mission Statement

In a corporate culture of positive reinforcement, we will produce excellence by continuously finding better ways to serve our client as we would wish to be served.

Vision Statement

In a nurturing corporate climate where families are valued and continuous improvement is a way of life, we will treat our customer and our fellow employees as we would wish to be treated so that we will continue to be our customer’s contractor of choice.

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• No relocation assistance is available
• Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. is a federal contractor and is required to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (which supersedes state laws to include cannabis). Employment is contingent on passing a 10-panel pre-employment drug screen, random drug and alcohol screenings, and background/reference checks.