Remote Environmental Field Technician (Air Monitoring)

Onterris Payroll, LLC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Junior Field Technician to support emergency response and environmental projects nationwide. This fast-paced, on-demand role requires flexibility, quick decision-making, and strong communication skills with opportunities for extended travel and overtime.

As part of the role, you will perform air monitoring, environmental sampling, moisture mapping and site safety tasks, documenting work with our in‑house technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Functional or higher computer literacy skills in a Windows‑based environment required.
• Experience in any branch of the armed forces desirable.
• Experience and/or proficiency with industrial hygiene equipment desirable.
• Experience using air and environmental sampling equipment desirable.
• Relevant experience in emergency response, environmental response, construction management, etc., desirable.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency response, environmental response, disaster recovery, industrial hygiene, toxicology, risk assessment, and infectious disease response projects.
• Maintain immediate availability for emergency response and extended travel, typically up to 30 days at a time.
• Manage high workloads and multitask effectively in a fast‑paced, time‑sensitive environment.
• Work extended hours, including overtime, weekends, overnight shifts, and rare 24‑hour shifts as required.
• Independently operate monitoring instruments and record measurements.
• Prepare chain‑of‑custody documentation for environmental samples.
• Drive non‑commercial vehicles to and from project sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

Windows literacy

Military experience

Industrial hygiene equipment

Air sampling equipment

Emergency response experience

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Onterris is seeking a Junior Field Technician to support emergency response and environmental projects nationwide. This fast-paced, on-demand role requires flexibility, quick decision-making, and strong communication skills with opportunities for extended travel and overtime.

As part of the role, you will perform air monitoring, environmental sampling, moisture mapping and site safety tasks, documenting work with our in‑house technology.