What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Consultant I position at Aftermath Services®?
Description
This role performs a variety of tasks related to indoor air quality (IAQ) — evaluating buildings for mold, VOCs, asbestos, radon, and related hazards — split between office work and field inspections across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Full training is provided; no prior experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also provide a company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health benefits for all employees, as well as a company-matched 401(k). Team members accrue paid time off annually in accordance with company policy. The corporate office is closed in observance of company-recognized holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Indoor Science, an Aftermath Services company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Indoor Science is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Salary Description
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00
This role performs a variety of tasks related to indoor air quality (IAQ) — evaluating buildings for mold, VOCs, asbestos, radon, and related hazards — split between office work and field inspections across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Full training is provided; no prior experience is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate offices, schools, and homes for the presence of mold, VOCs, asbestos, radon, and other indoor environmental hazards
- Write inspection reports and blog articles
- Help with administrative/office tasks such as answering phones and scheduling projects
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned that make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
- Degree in a science field — microbiology/mycology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, or environmental engineering
- GPA 3.0 or above, if a recent college graduate
- Lives in Chicago or nearby, with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Comfortable with everyday technology (smartphone, tablet, computer)
- Agile and comfortable climbing ladders or crawling into small spaces on some projects
- Hard-working, self-motivated, and a fast learner
- Prior customer-facing or field work experience (retail, hospitality, research assistant, or similar)
- Coursework or lab experience in microbiology, chemistry, or environmental science
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail under field conditions
- Comfortable working independently and adapting to a new site each day
- Day travel within Chicago and surrounding suburbs; infrequent overnight travel
- Mix of office-based work and on-site field inspections
- Some physical demands: climbing ladders, crawling into small spaces
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check
- No non-compete agreement required for this role
We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We also provide a company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health benefits for all employees, as well as a company-matched 401(k). Team members accrue paid time off annually in accordance with company policy. The corporate office is closed in observance of company-recognized holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Indoor Science, an Aftermath Services company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. Indoor Science is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Salary Description
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000