Careers
Environmental Technician
Introduction
Put your hands-on skills to work helping companies solve a wide range of environmental challenges.
We are seeking a dependable, motivated individual to perform fieldwork, operate and maintain environmental systems, and support our multidisciplinary project teams. This is a great opportunity for someone with practical mechanical skills who enjoys working outdoors, troubleshooting equipment, and taking on a variety of responsibilities.
Who you are
- A dependable, hard-working, hands-on problem solver
- Mechanically inclined and comfortable using tools, troubleshooting equipment, and making practical repairs
- Able to identify problems, think through potential causes, and determine practical next steps
- Comfortable working independently in the field and collaboratively with a project team
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to take clear and accurate field notes
- Willing to learn new equipment, processes, and environmental field procedures
- Ability to travel as needed for projects (mostly daytime travel, occasional overnight stays)
It would be awesome if you had:
- Familiarity with piping, pumps, plumbing, tubing, construction, or similar mechanical systems
- Experience in construction, maintenance, plumbing, mechanical work, equipment operation, or a related trade
Environmental experience is not required. PSARA will provide extensive training.
What you'll be doing
- Operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems
- Routine site inspections and maintenance
- Collecting soil and water samples
- Overseeing contractors and documenting field activities
- Observing, documenting, and communicating site conditions
- Occasional vegetation clearing and basic grounds maintenance around remediation systems and monitoring locations
What's in it for you
- Competitive wage: $25-28/hr
- Eligibility for overtime, travel stipend, and performance bonuses
- Stable, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs
- Working with a collaborative team of technicians, engineers, geologists, and scientists in an energized small-company, entrepreneurial environment
- Comprehensive benefits program including 401k and health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 3 weeks paid time off plus holidays
If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to our Human Resources Department at:
hrdept@psara.com