Environmental Field Technician

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving real-world environmental challenges, and being part of a collaborative team, this role may be for you. Our Beacon, NY office is looking for an Environmental Field Technician who’s eager to support a variety of field-based projects and grow their career while helping improve environmental and human health.

This position offers hands-on field experience, exposure to diverse site conditions, and the opportunity to learn from multidisciplinary teams while building a strong foundation in environmental consulting.

Our teams value curiosity, hands���on experience, and professional development, making Verdantas a place where you can build your skills, grow your career, and feel connected to the purpose behind the work you do.

What You'll Do:

• Sample various media, including drinking water, soil, groundwater, concrete, asphalt, surface water, sediment, indoor air, and soil vapor in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation of various types of field equipment (e.g., water level indicators, turbidity meters, pH and conductivity meters, etc.)  in accordance with standard operating procedures

• Operation and maintenance of remediation systems, including groundwater extraction, soil vapor extraction systems, and chemical injection systems

• Completion of field documentation in a timely manner, such as job safety analysis (JSA) forms, project field reports, field notes, monitoring, and chain-of-custody forms

• Perform scheduled tests, observations, and inspections in accordance with applicable test procedures and project requirements

• Assist with field testing to gather data for engineering, hydrogeologic, and scientific evaluations

• Observe and document field activities 

• Operate company vehicles, trailers, and equipment

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree, and/or trade school preferred

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience

• Environmental field experience is strongly preferred

• Experience working in facilities maintenance, public works, a trade (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.), or similar preferred and considered relevant 

• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting aptitude preferred

• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation, sometimes over substantial distances

• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and First Aid/CPR training preferred

• Capable of working primarily in an outdoor work environment and occasional office environment

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must have own vehicle to travel to and from work sites

Salary Range:

The compensation range for this position is $33/ hr - $37/ hr, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status.

Benefits: