Environmental Technician

Description

• Be responsible for, operate and maintain instruments such as, air sampling pumps, XRFs, and other scientific equipment.
• Participate in TRC’s health and safety program, conduct daily pre-job tailgate meetings and/or job safety assessments.
• Capture field data/information/photographs accurately meeting high expectation of quality.
• Communicate with managers and field team regarding project status and requirements.
• Participants in Youth Build programs;
• Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment, which may include tight fitting respirators.
• Maintain daily logs of activities related to project work.
• Deliver all field logs, data, samples and/or equipment to and from various project sites, laboratories, and office locations.

Requirements

• Work effectively at project sites, independently, with a team, or under direct supervision, as the needs require.
• Travel throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Potential travel outside of New York City as needed.
• Experience with water quality field measurements (e.g. pH, chlorine) and collection of water samples for various biological and chemical laboratory analyses.
• Prior experience with lead hazards is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Residents of other public housing projects managed by NYCHA or residents of Section 8-assisted housing managed by NYCHA
• Low- and very low-income persons residing in New York City.
• Lift and carry 20 pounds regularly. May require lifting up to 60 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical and motor vehicle records check.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to interact respectfully with residents and other stakeholders, to meet project objectives and maintain confidentiality.
• This position requires long-term standing, walking, and perhaps repetitive motions.
• Consideration will be granted to candidates with advanced college degrees, with a preference to scientific disciplines such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering.
• Strong preference for candidates possessing any of the following certifications:
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to carry and climb ladders and being able to use hand and power tools.
• Residents of NYCHA
• NYSDOL Asbestos Monitor
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to learn, and demonstrate competency in the use of new technologies, and applications.
• Must be a reliable team player, able to communicate with project management team, and follow instructions.
• Most work shifts are Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Must be able to adapt to alternate work shifts, including overnight or weekend shifts when needed.
• Experience using the Viken Pb200i.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance