Environmental Technician I

As an Environmental Technician, you understand the true meaning of hard work. You are smart, strong, and willing to get dirty. You have responsibilities both out in the field monitoring field activities, gathering samples and directing subcontractors as well as in the office classifying samples, preparing field reports and boring/sample logs, preparing/shipping laboratory samples and assisting project managers with report preparation. Your trained eye helps you write effective field reports that management is proud to hand to a client. Because you consider your work important (like we do), you'll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you'll want.

Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Technician I to join our team. You will begin to perform routine field tests on a per project basis as assigned by others. Work will be field based. The ideal candidate presents a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

• Progressive learning about field sampling of various media while working both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Daily communication is required with other ECS technicians and project managers and as directed, site representatives.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested
• Progressive understanding of relevant calculations, data reduction of test results, drafting, and other administrative duties.
• Continue to learn to calibrate and use field equipment and document readings appropriately.
• Incidental duties include office clerical tasks, report production assistance and other office related tasks.
• Learn to conduct assessments on asbestos-containing materials, lead based paint, radon, and mold. Obtain relevant certifications as directed
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Some related experience necessary
• 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

• Limited to no knowledge of environmental principles, applications, and testing standards
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds a number of times each day and walk on uneven ground through various terrains.
• Ability to complete daily field reports detailing site activities and observations with directions and training provided.