On-Call Archaeology Field Tech - Flexible Hours

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO and 401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid possibilities

Job summary

Trinity Consultants is seeking on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for our growing California Cultural Resources program. The role involves surveys, testing, and data recovery excavations in the field with laboratory follow-up as needed.

You will perform shovel testing, site recording, artifact handling, and maintain field equipment under supervision. Ideal candidates have field and laboratory archaeology experience and an Associate's degree in archaeology/anthropology or related field, with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in both field and laboratory archaeology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Pedestrian survey and excavation of shovel test probes.
• Mapping of STPs and survey transects using handheld devices.
• Recording fieldwork methods and findings on field forms.
• Photography of fieldwork, sites, and other subjects as needed.
• Archaeological site recording, under supervision.
• Maintenance and organization of field equipment.
• Construction monitoring and follow safety guidance when working around heavy equipment.
• Conduct survey of existing collections to determine processing stage and assess level of completion.
• Apply repository requirements for preparation, handling, and storage of archaeological project collections.
• Synthesize findings and complete curation tasks per repository agreements.
• Implement proper artifact handling, cleaning, labeling, treatment, and storage techniques appropriate for artifact type.
• Meet deadlines and project budgets as directed by the Project Manager or Laboratory Director.
• Verbally report collection schedule and progress to the Laboratory Director.
• Translate analysts' needs for artifact preparation and organize for analysis.
• Pull artifacts from the main collection and organize for analysis.
• Perform preliminary analysis and sorting as directed by analysts.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Inventory laboratory and field equipment; report damages, needs, and shortages.

Skills

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trinity Consultants is seeking on-call Archaeology Field Technicians for our growing California Cultural Resources program. The role involves surveys, testing, and data recovery excavations in the field with laboratory follow-up as needed.

You will perform shovel testing, site recording, artifact handling, and maintain field equipment under supervision. Ideal candidates have field and laboratory archaeology experience and an Associate's degree in archaeology/anthropology or related field, with