Field Technician

Brief Description

Job Title: Summer Field Technician – Aquatic Monitoring

Location: Colorado Front Range

Location Type: 100% Field-Based

Schedule: ~30–40 hours/week (average ~36). Hours vary weekly based on weather, site conditions, and project needs.

Compensation: $17–$18 per hour, depending on experience.

About Spheros Environmental Group

Today’s world is changing rapidly. Environmental challenges continue to grow in scope, number, and complexity while environmental events increase in severity around the globe. To keep up with the ever-changing conditions, rules, and regulations in the environmental space, clients increasingly require external scientific expertise to navigate the regulatory landscape and maintain their right to operate. Spheros aims to be a leader in comprehensive environmental consulting services, setting the standard for excellence, innovation and sustainability practices worldwide.

Position Summary

Spheros Environmental is seeking Seasonal Field Technicians to support our 2026 summer wetland biodiversity and monitoring program.

This is a 100% field-based position, working outdoors in wetlands, open space areas, riparian corridors, and remote natural habitats. Our lab is based in Fort Collins, CO, and our field team travels each day; however, we are flexible and can meet technicians directly at designated field sites when needed.

Technicians Will Assist With

• Monitoring wetland biodiversity
• Collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates
• Conducting mosquito larval surveillance
• Recording field data using mobile devices
• Supporting site surveys
  
  

No degree is required. A strong interest in aquatic ecology, wetland systems, entomology, wildlife biology, or environmental fieldwork is preferred. All training provided on-site.

This role requires flexibility, physical stamina, and comfort working in variable outdoor conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys at wetland and riparian sites
• Record site characteristics, water depths, habitat conditions, and wildlife observations.
• Collect aquatic insects and macroinvertebrates using nets and trays.
• Identify mosquito larvae to genus and assess population levels.
• Set, retrieve, and document adult mosquito traps as assigned.
• Record all observations and data using a tablet or smartphone.
• Navigate to remote field sites using maps/GPS.
• Maintain field gear, keep equipment clean and functional.
• Work safely in wetlands, uneven terrain, heavy vegetation, and high-mosquito environments.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• No college degree required.
• Interest in aquatic ecology, entomology, biology, or environmental science.
• Ability to learn field sampling techniques and follow established protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data recording.
• Reliability, positive attitude, and ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with work hours — schedule shifts weekly based on weather and project needs.
• Ability to work long days outdoors, walk long distances, stand for extended periods, and lift/move equipment (up to ~40 lbs).
• Comfortable working in mud, heat, rain, wetlands, tall vegetation, and buggy conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Coursework or experience in ecology, aquatic biology, entomology, wildlife biology, or natural resources.
• Experience with field sampling or outdoor labor.
• Comfort identifying insects or wildlife to basic taxonomic groups.
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is entirely outdoors in wetlands, riparian zones, and open spaces.
• Exposure to sun, heat, rain, mud, insects, uneven terrain, and wildlife.
• Daily driving to multiple field sites.
• Occasional long or irregular days depending on field conditions.
  
  

Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.