Environmental Field Technician

Full-Time | Rochester, NY
Pay: $18.00–$19.00 per hour | 40 hours per week
Start time: 7am Monday-Friday

TES Staffing is partnering with a leading environmental testing and laboratory organization to hire a full-time Environmental Field Technician. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, traveling throughout New York State, and building a career in environmental science and field services.

If you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy solving problems, and don't want to spend your days behind a desk, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As an Environmental Field Technician, you'll work alongside an experienced team to collect environmental samples from industrial, municipal, and environmental sites throughout New York State. Your work will directly support environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities include:

• Collect groundwater, surface water, soil, and other environmental samples according to established protocols.
• Travel to industrial facilities, municipal sites, landfills, and other environmental project locations.
• Operate and maintain field sampling equipment.
• Accurately document field activities and sampling results.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and site-specific safety procedures.
• Work closely with laboratory personnel, project managers, clients, and regulatory representatives.
• Assist with planning and executing environmental sampling events.

Most work is performed outdoors year-round, so candidates should be comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to think critically and adapt to changing field conditions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to be insured.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Willingness to travel throughout New York State, including overnight travel approximately three weeks per quarter (all travel expenses are paid).

Training & Career Growth

No previous environmental field experience is required. Comprehensive, hands-on training will be provided in:

• Environmental sampling methods and techniques
• Field instrumentation and equipment
• OSHA safety regulations
• Environmental regulations and compliance
• Groundwater and surface water sampling
• Project documentation and reporting
• Site-specific protocols and best practices.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering 40 hours per week with a starting pay range of $18.00–$19.00 per hour. If you're looking to launch a career in the environmental field while working on meaningful projects that hel