Environmental Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform industrial hygiene-related services, including asbestos, lead-based paint, mold and indoor air quality sampling and assessments.
• Air and bulk sampling.
• Monitor remediation and abatement of contaminated or hazardous building materials.
• Progressive learning about field sampling of various media while working both indoors and outdoors.
• Daily communication with other ECS staff, project managers, and jobsite representatives.
• Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Understanding of relevant field sampling techniques, sample collection, and analytical result reporting.
• Calibration and use of sampling equipment, and documentation of results.
• Additional duties may include report production, daily field reporting, and other related tasks.
• Conduct assessments for soil and groundwater.

Qualifications

• Two-Year and/or Four-Year Degree in Health and Safety, and/or Environmental Science is preferred.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Active or expired relevant certifications such as Asbestos Inspector and/or Project Monitor, and Air Sampling.
• Necessary job-related training and certifications will be provided by ECS.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to provide suitable transportation for use on job sites - mileage will be reimbursed.

Skills And Abilities

• The ability to work independently is expected.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds several times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Ability to complete daily field reports detailing site activities and observations with directions and training provided.

Pay and Benefits

The expected pay range for this role and location is $22-$25/hour. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

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ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.