Environmental Field Technician

About the role

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving real-world environmental challenges, and being part of a collaborative team, this role may be for you. Our Beacon, NY office is looking for an Environmental Field Technician who's eager to support a variety of field-based projects and grow their career while helping improve environmental and human health.

This position offers hands-on field experience, exposure to diverse site conditions, and the opportunity to learn from multidisciplinary teams while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting.

Our teams value curiosity, hands-on experience, and professional development, making Verdantas a place where you can build your skills, grow your career, and feel connected to the purpose behind the work you do.

What You'll Do

• Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., water level indicators, turbidity meters, pH and conductivity meters, etc.) in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems
• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms
• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements
• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations
• Observe and document field activities
• Operate company vehicles, trailers, and equipment

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree, and/or trade school preferred
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred
• Experience working in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar preferred and considered relevant
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred
• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites

Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $33/ hr - $37/ hr, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.