Environmental Technician II

Terracon; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to perform tests and sampling of environmental materials, operate field equipment, and support remediation systems.

The role involves collecting soil and groundwater samples, conducting air monitoring during asbestos abatement, and ensuring safety and quality standards under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 4–6 years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in asbestos/lead/mold-related fields.

Responsibilities

• Performs standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Assist drill crews in obtaining soil and groundwater samples.
• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
• Conduct monitoring well sampling.
• Under the direction of a staff professional, performs complex field tasks.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety concerns.

Skills

Field tests

Equipment calibration

Asbestos sampling

Remediation systems

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Air monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PID

Combustible gas indicator

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Perform tests and sampling of environmental materials including air, groundwater, building materials, and noise. Operates field monitoring equipment. Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation systems. May assist with asbestos surveys, abatement projects and Phase I preliminary site assessments. Transport material samples or documents to the lab for further testing and analysis. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Cleans and maintains field monitoring equipment. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs standardized and sometimes complex field tests as directed and/or special inspections as required.
• Calibrate field monitoring equipment such as PID or combustible gas indicator.
• Sample suspect asbestos-containing building materials in accordance with AHERA guidelines.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of remediation systems.
• Assist drill crews in obtaining soil and groundwater samples.
• Perform oversight and air monitoring during asbestos abatement projects.
• Conduct monitoring well sampling.
• Under the direction of a staff professional, performs complex field tasks.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:Certification in field of expertise required. Examples include:

• Asbestos Inspector
• Asbestos Project Monitor
• Lead Inspector
• Mold Technician