Environmental Technician I

General Responsibilities

• Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise.
• Operates field monitoring equipment.
• Affords assistance with operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I preliminary site assessments.
• Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment.
• Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs basic tests as directed using well-defined procedures.
• Assists in basic survey/measurement data.
• Assists in operating and maintaining remediation systems.
• Assists in construction of groundwater monitoring wells.
• Assists higher level technicians on complex tasks.
• Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments.
• Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participates in pre-task planning.
• Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in field of expertise.