Environmental Technician – Bloomington

PSARA Technologies, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Overtime eligibility

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Year-round work

Performance bonuses

Job summary

PSARA Technologies, Inc. in Bloomington, Indiana seeks a versatile Maintenance Technician to support facility grounds, equipment, and field sampling tasks.

You will operate hand and power tools, perform routine maintenance, gather groundwater samples, and assist with special projects in a small, entrepreneurial team. Working outdoors year-round, you’ll handle minor repairs, keep precise records, and participate in after-hours emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, construction, plumbing, farming, or related field is a plus.
• Candidates must be physically able to perform demanding outdoor work.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds and property, mowing and minor repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance on treatment facilities and equipment.
• Collect groundwater level measurements and samples.
• Assist with sediment basin cleanouts and confined space entry.
• Maintain records of inspections, readings, and activities.
• Support emergency response and occasional after-hours work.
• Travel to project locations as day trips, few overnight stays.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Driver's license

Reliable

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Groundwater sampling equipment

Job description

Introduction

A typical week might include mowing and maintaining facility grounds, servicing equipment, collecting groundwater samples, inspecting pump stations after storms, pressure washing treatment equipment, and helping our treatment plant operator with routine operations and preventative maintenance tasks. This position primarily works regular daytime hours with opportunities for overtime and occasional after-hours emergency response support. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, using tools, fixing things, and working on a variety of tasks, you'll probably enjoy this role because every day is a little different!

Who you are

• Reliable, self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently once trained
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using hand and power tools
• Willing to work outdoors year-round and perform physically demanding work
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Experience in maintenance, construction, plumbing, farming, or a related field is a plus, but not required

Environmental experience is not required. PSARA will provide extensive training.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain facility grounds and property conditions, including mowing, weed eating, and minor repairs
• Perform routine maintenance on treatment facilities and equipment
• Collect groundwater level measurements, groundwater samples, and treatment facility samples
• Assist with special projects such as sediment basin cleanouts and confined space entry operations
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, equipment readings, maintenance activities, and sampling events
• Support emergency response activities and occasional after-hours work when needed
• Occasionally travel to support projects at other locations, typically fewer than 20 days per year with most travel completed as day trips and little overnight travel required

What's in it for you

• Competitive wage: $25-28/hr
• Stable, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs
• Eligibility for overtime and performance bonuses
• Working with a collaborative team of technicians, engineers, geologists, and scientists in an energized small-company, entrepreneurial environment
• Comprehensive benefits program including 401k and health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off plus holidays