Part-Time Water Sampling Field Technician — NYC​/Long

About the Role

We are looking for reliable part‑time Water Sampling Field Technicians to collect water samples at commercial and institutional sites in New York State. This role is a strong fit for students, recent graduates, or early‑career candidates in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical laboratory science, or related fields.

This is detail‑heavy work. A missed label, wrong bottle, incomplete chain‑of‑custody form, or late sample can invalidate the work.

Location
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Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Northport / Long Island

• Collect water samples for Legionella, SPS, metals, pH, HPC, and related water quality testing, as assigned
• Follow written sampling procedures exactly and ask for direction when site conditions do not match the sampling plan
• Label bottles and complete chain‑of‑custody documentation accurately
• Record field information such as sample location, date, time, temperature, field readings, and site conditions
• Take clear photos of sampling locations when required
• Test and record the following parameters at each sampling station: temperature, pH and biocide level
• Pack samples properly for transport and maintain sample integrity
• Deliver samples to the lab, courier point, or designated drop‑off location within required timelines
• Communicate professionally with site contacts, building staff, facility managers, security desks, and internal coordinators
• Report access issues, delays, deviations, safety concerns, or possible sampling errors immediately
• Maintain sampling supplies, coolers, PPE, labels, and field forms

• Student, recent graduate, or early‑career professional in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical lab science, or a related field
• Reliable, punctual, careful, and comfortable following detailed instructions
• Comfortable visiting commercial buildings, utility areas, mechanical rooms, rooftops, basements, and similar field locations when access is provided
• Able to follow checklists and written procedures without improvising
• Comfortable using a phone or tablet for forms, photos, and communication
• Prior lab, field, healthcare, food safety, EMS, facilities, building operations, or environmental experience is helpful but not required

• Availability during weekday business hours
• Valid driver's license preferred
• Reliable transportation strongly preferred for regional routes and Long Island/Northport work
• Comfortable using public transit where appropriate for NYC sites
• Ability to carry sample coolers and supplies, generally up to 25-40 pounds
• Professional communication skills
• Ability to complete paid training and follow company SOPs before solo field assignments

• Syracuse monthly SPS sampling
• Syracuse quarterly Legionella sampling
• Buffalo and Batavia quarterly Legionella sampling
• Additional backup, resampling, or emergency response work may be available

• Hourly pay based on assigned location, experience, and applicable contract requirements
• For SCA‑covered work, wages and required fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with the applicable wage determination and contract requirements
• Approved mileage, tolls, parking, transit, and other authorized field expenses are reimbursed according to company policy
• Paid training is provided