Environmental Technician – Bloomington

PSARA Technologies, Inc.; Bloomington, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Overtime eligible

Benefits package

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Team of engineers and scientists

Job summary

PSARA Technologies, Inc. in Bloomington, IL seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician to care for facility grounds, operate equipment, and support treatment operations. This role offers daytime hours with overtime and occasional after-hours emergency response, and requires comfort with outdoor work and manual tasks.

You will collect groundwater samples, perform routine maintenance, and keep accurate records. Training is provided; prior experience in maintenance or related fields is a plus but not

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently after training.
• Mechanically inclined and able to use hand and power tools.
• Willing to work outdoors year-round and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Experience in maintenance, construction, plumbing, farming, or related field is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility grounds and property, including 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 operations.
• Maintain records of inspections, readings, maintenance, and sampling events.
• Support emergency response activities and occasional after-hours work.
• Occasionally travel to support projects at other locations, typically fewer than 20 days per year.

Skills

Reliable

Mechanically inclined

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Independent worker

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to our Human Resources Department at: