Field Tech 1

Pace® Analytical Services; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace is seeking a Field Technician to support environmental sampling across air, soil, water, and related media. You will travel to customer sites, collect and test samples, and perform field services with standard environmental practices, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with safety requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, potential lab or field experience, and ability to travel with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in related work preferred or an equivalent education/training/experience.
• One year of experience in a laboratory or environmental setting is preferred.
• Ability to travel with some overnight stays.
• Comfortable operating a company vehicle with GPS/telematics tracking and safety cameras.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer and environmental testing sites.
• Collect, process and test environmental samples (air, soil, water, and related media).
• Perform field services using standard environmental support practices, including sample collection and documentation of results.
• Pickup, transport, and delivery of samples, documents, materials and results as required.
• Prepare vehicles for daily field operations and maintain safety equipment.
• Complete and maintain logs, forms, databases, and other documentation accurately.
• Support review and implementation of field/environmental programs to meet needs.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; elevate issues when needed.

Skills

Travel ability

Valid driver's license

Lab experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift:

Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM. Some overtime required.

Field Technician

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM - Some overtime required

The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.

Make an Impact. Build a Career.

At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. Since 1978, we’ve continued developing innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate quality data at every critical moment and milestone.

That’s why we need you – your curiosity, your talents, and your drive – to help us advance this important work, and your career.

We’re seeking curious, motivated individuals who are passionate about protecting our environment and the communities we serve. If you’re looking to develop your skills, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and build a long-term career in environmental science, Pace® could be the perfect place for you.

Find Your Place at Pace®

Join us as a Field Technician, where you’ll support environmental sampling and testing activities across air, soil, water, and related areas. This role provides opportunities to build foundational field and environmental knowledge while supporting critical testing programs and customer needs.

What You’ll Do

• Travel to customer and environmental testing sites
• Collect, process and test environmental samples, including air, soil, water, and related media
• Perform field services using standard environmental support practices, including sample collection, test kit completion, and documentation of results
• Pick up, transport, and deliver samples, documents, materials, and results as required
• Prepare vehicles for daily field operations, including instruments, supplies, kits, materials, documentation, and safety equipment
• Complete and maintain logs, forms, databases, and other documentation accurately and timely
• Assist with research and recommendations to resolve operational, customer, or employee issues
• Support the review and implementation of field/environmental programs to meet operational and organizational needs
• Assist with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; elevate issues when needed
• Contribute to team effectiveness by offering suggestions for improvements
• Promote Pace Analytical’s mission through professional, courteous, and cooperative interactions with customers and coworkers

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in related work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• One year of experience in a laboratory or environmental setting is preferred
• The ability to travel with some overnight stays
• Must be comfortable operating a company vehicle equipped with GPS/telematics tracking and inward- and outward-facing safety cameras (no audio recording).

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining all required licenses and certifications in active status

Benefits

When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life.

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental vision
• 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match)
• life
• disability and voluntary benefits
• paid time off for holiday
• sick and vacation days
• HSA
• wellness program
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• parental leave
• optional legal coverage
• ID theft

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.