Air Monitoring Technician

Air Monitoring Technician

Job Description

The Air Monitoring Technician supports abatement projects by performing air sampling, monitoring, and reporting in active construction and abatement environments. This role suits candidates with 1–2 years of related experience, as well as entry-level individuals with construction or environmental exposure who are eager to build a career in environmental services. You will play a key role in ensuring safe working conditions by accurately collecting, analyzing, and documenting air quality data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring in abatement areas to support asbestos and remediation activities.
• Ambient air sampling in accordance with project requirements and safety standards.
• Collect air samples using established methods and equipment, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Read and interpret air samples and document results clearly and thoroughly.
• Follow established sampling procedures and maintain proper chain-of-custody for all samples.
• Work safely and professionally in active construction and abatement areas, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and documentation for each project.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with project managers, contractors, and clients regarding sampling activities and results.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to coordinate sampling schedules and site access.
• Support environmental remediation activities as needed by providing timely and accurate air monitoring data.

Essential Skills

• Experience with asbestos air monitoring or working in asbestos abatement environments (1–2 years preferred, open to entry-level with relevant exposure).
• Familiarity with active construction environments and jobsites.
• Understanding of air sampling procedures, including clearance and ambient sampling.
• Knowledge of safety protocols in environmental remediation and construction settings.
• Ability to accurately collect, read, and document air samples.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in following established procedures.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with project managers, contractors, and clients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an on-site team.
• Commitment to working safely in abatement and construction environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• NIOSH 582 – Sampling & Evaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust (strong plus).
• Previous experience reading or handling asbestos air samples.
• Experience in environmental, industrial hygiene, or construction-adjacent work.
• Prior exposure to construction, asbestos, mold, or environmental services.
• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in environmental services.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate field notes and documentation.
• Ability to follow a structured two-step process for sampling and documentation.

Work Environment

This position operates in a combination of job sites and office settings. You will spend significant time in active construction and abatement environments, working on-site with project teams and contractors. The role involves handling air sampling equipment, following strict safety protocols, and moving between different project locations as needed. Office time is used for reviewing results, completing reports, and maintaining documentation. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and professionalism in both field and office settings.

This is a Permanent position based out of Lenexa, KS.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Company paid insurance, milage reimbursement, bonus program, 3% 401k match.

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $52,000 - $62,400