Entry Level Environmental Technician

About the role

The Environmental Technician will support the Environmental business by conducting Environmental Consulting work. This includes performing field sampling of building contaminants, indoor air quality, and other components of green buildings for certification. This position will require some off-shift and overtime work, as well as out-of-town travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling of building materials for asbestos, lead, PBCs, and other common contaminants.
• Perform field sampling of indoor air quality assessments.
• Perform field sampling for specific components of green building certifications such as LEED, WELL, etc.
• Provide field support in environmental projects such as soil/groundwater sampling.
• Perform Field Documentation / Report Preparation
• Maintain Training Records / Field Instrumentation / Certifications (will provide training updates)
• Capture Project Data / Records / Reports related to the work assignments
• Participate in all QA/QC programs as appropriate and Safety Programs
• Perform other non-typical assignments upon availability as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1+ years of previous experience in environmental consulting asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold inspecting, sampling, and remediation
• Good oral and written communication skills required
• Must be able to work off shifts and overtime and willing to work out of town occasionally
• Must be able to lift items with weights more than 40 pounds multiple times as needed to complete project requirements
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record required
• Some out of town travel may be required

Qualifications

• AS or BS Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or some Physical Science

Skills

• Electrical and mechanical knowledge of equipment and systems used for environmental remediation and consulting
• Knowledge of IH and practical environmental concepts, principles, and practices

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Pay

The base wage for this position is $22-25 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, can vary depending on workload