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# Water System Specialist FT 1st St Lukes Med Ctr Milw

- **Company:** Advocate Aurora Health
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $73,840.0 - $110,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Big Data, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Onedrive
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/water-system-specialist-ft-1st-st-lukes-med-ctr-milw-milwaukee-wi--7e0472c9-a8f3-4850-9e65-f3793f4aaf9d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field.

Licensure / Certification

 * Valid U.S. Driver's License.

Experience

 * Minimum 1 year of experience in project management and database management.
 * Minimum 1 year of experience conducting data analysis and interpretation, including development of graphical reports for large datasets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive).
 * Ability to perform basic arithmetic, algebra, and water engineering calculations (e.g., concentrations, dosages, volumes).
 * Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and biological culture analysis.
 * Strong data interpretation skills and ability to determine best practices based on technical information and trends.
 * Effective public speaking and communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting to large groups., * Bachelor's degree or higher in microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.

Certifications

 * ASSE/IAPMO 12080 Certified Legionella Safety Personnel (or obtained within one year of hire).
 * Certified non-transient, non-community public water supply operator in Wisconsin and Illinois., * 2-5 years of experience in project management, database management, and analytical chemistry or microbiological analysis.
 * 2-5 years of experience developing and administering ASHRAE 188-compliant water management programs in healthcare.
 * 2-5 years of experience with chemical water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, and closed-loop systems.
 * Experience interpreting industry standards and regulations (e.g., ASHRAE 188, CMS Memo 17-30, AAMI 108, AWWA C651, Clean Water Act).
 * Experience designing, operating, or evaluating supplemental water disinfection systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 * Ability to interpret and communicate regulatory language and complex technical information.
 * Knowledge of building plumbing design and mechanical water systems, including ability to read plumbing diagrams.
 * Understanding of water chemistry principles and microbiological processes.
 * Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

 * Primarily remote work requiring independent time management and organization.
 * Occasional travel by car or air, including overnight stays for distant site visits.
 * Frequent virtual communication and occasional public speaking with site teams and stakeholders.

## Description

* Manage ASHRAE 188-compliant water management programs, including policy enforcement and administrative documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
 * Provide direct support for regulatory surveys, including inspector interviews, documentation retrieval, and site visits to demonstrate compliance with water management requirements.
 * Coordinate bacterial testing and response protocols enterprise-wide to ensure records are maintained and corrective actions are executed in accordance with organizational policy and best practices.
 * Compile and analyze water chemistry and biological testing results for cooling towers, boilers, and closed-loop systems to ensure alignment with performance standards.
 * Monitor operations and state-mandated compliance testing for domestic water supplemental disinfection systems.
 * Maintain site policies, safety documentation, and task records within digital management platforms.
 * Manage vendor relationships to ensure accountability, including scheduling, billing oversight, and facilitation of stakeholder meetings for planning and communication.
 * Track and analyze water meter data to identify trends and support water conservation and energy-efficiency initiatives.
 * Prepare written and verbal reports summarizing compliance metrics, testing results, and trends for quarterly safety and business reviews.
 * Travel to enterprise sites (approximately 10% of workdays) across Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia to conduct onsite water system walkthroughs and assessments.