We are looking for a qualified individual for a full time position at Los Angeles Physical Laboratory

Job Summary / Duties

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the Laboratory Director. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

(Training will be provided) 

• Ground Penetrating Radar – Using special equipment to scan for reinforcing.  Location of investigation may be in tight space as crawl space and/or high elevation as on scissor or boom lift.
• Adhesion Test – Preparing and testing for concrete, fiber wrap, fire proofing, other bonding material on original surface.
• Skid Test – Static Coefficient of Friction (50 lbs. weight is used) & Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (est. 15 lbs. Digital Tribometer used) to test friction of walkway.
• Proof Load Test – Ability to calculate calibrated formula for load and perform test.
• Floor Flatness – Floor profile test using special equipment doing basic calculations and measurements.  Locate and mark testing runs on floor plan.  
• When required in the Laboratory   the person will need to  assist in  repeated  material testing, preparing testing specimens, cleaning equipment, etc.… 

Required Abilities

• Basic physical ability to lift (30 ~40 lbs.), walk, crawl and climb ladder
• Able to kneel on a pad to scan large floor areas
• Able to climb on a Scaffold, aerial lift, tight and closed space, and/or awkward position like reaching out of an elevated slab.
• Able to work in Construction Environment – Safety required.
• Excellent abilities to read, write daily reports, and do basic math calculations.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Follow Instructions for  work and all health and safety regulations