Environmental Technician

The Environmental Technician will support stormwater sampling and inspection work at industrial facilities across the region. This part-time, approximately 30-hours-per-week role focuses on collecting stormwater samples during rain events, performing basic laboratory tests, and documenting results. The position offers hands-on field experience, exposure to multiple environmental service lines, and the potential to grow into a long-term career in the environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Travel to industrial facilities across the region to collect stormwater samples during rain events.
• Perform stormwater sampling in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests on collected samples as required.
• Submit sampling results and deliver collected samples to the designated laboratory in a timely manner.
• Use a smartphone application to communicate in real time with the data analyst and office team while collecting samples.
• Document sampling activities, site conditions, and observations clearly and accurately for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Coordinate site access and activities with facility personnel while serving as the primary on-site representative.
• Complete occasional out-of-state and overnight travel within the region to reach assigned facilities.
• Visit multiple sites per day as needed, typically ranging from 1 to 5 locations, depending on rainfall and project needs.
• Manage sampling supplies and equipment, including picking up, organizing, and restocking materials from the office.
• Work independently in the field while following training, protocols, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and other team members to learn and gain experience in Industrial Hygiene, Remediation, Environmental Health & Safety, and Due Diligence projects when available.
• Support additional environmental field tasks such as groundwater sampling, environmental site assessments, or related activities when stormwater work is not active, as opportunities arise.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with internal teams regarding schedule, site visits, and project progress.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and flexibility in responding to on-call sampling needs driven by weather conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
• Foundational knowledge of environmental science principles and environmental field work.
• Experience or academic exposure to environmental studies and sampling methods.
• Interest or experience in water sampling, including stormwater and groundwater sampling.
• Ability to perform accurate water sampling and handle samples according to established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, accurate documentation and basic report writing.
• Demonstrated reliability and initiative, supported by strong professional or academic references.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the region, including occasional out-of-state and overnight trips.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and be on call outside of standard business hours based on rainfall.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ownership of and proficiency with a smartphone for real-time communication and use of field applications.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining communication with office-based staff.

• Coursework in environmental studies and sampling techniques is preferred.
• Exposure to or interest in remediation, environmental site assessments, and groundwater investigations.
• Familiarity with environmental consulting or industrial facility operations is beneficial.
• Ability to learn and apply procedures related to Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, and Due Diligence.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple site visits and sampling schedules driven by weather.
• Comfort using laptops, mobile applications, and basic digital tools for data entry and communication.
• Desire to build a long-term career in the environmental field with opportunities for growth into other service lines.

This is a part-time field-based role averaging roughly 30 hours per week, with work driven primarily by rainfall and stormwater sampling requirements. The position supports a long-term contract to conduct water sampling at industrial facilities located throughout the region, including states such as Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Travel to these facilities is required, and the technician may visit 1 to 5 sites per day depending on rainfall and project needs. The role operates on an on-call basis, requiring flexibility to work irregular hours and respond when rain events occur. Work is typically organized quarterly and often spans about two months at a time until sampling quotas are met; between sampling periods, there may be opportunities to support other environmental projects, though this is not guaranteed. The technician will work primarily alone in the field while coordinating with facility staff on site and staying in contact with office-based data analysts and project teams. A company laptop and rental vehicle are provided for work-related travel, and the vehicle may be taken home if there is a safe place to park it; otherwise, it is returned to the office at the end of the day. Fuel expenses are reimbursed, and the use of a personal vehicle is eligible for mileage reimbursement at a standard rate. The technician will visit the office periodically to pick up sampling supplies, either daily or in bulk to store in the vehicle. When stormwater sampling is not active, there may be opportunities to shadow and assist other departments such as Industrial Hygiene, Due Diligence, and Remediation to gain broader experience. The work environment combines independent fieldwork at industrial sites with remote communication and occasional office visits, providing exposure to a wide range of environmental consulting activities and potential pathways into a future full-time role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

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Salary : $20 - $25