Field Tech

Shift: Monday-Friday  with overtime and weekend work possible

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing assistance in collecting, testing, processing and maintenance of field/environmental samples, which involve knowledge on fundamental field/environmental support policies, programs and practices while completing appropriate forms, documents and databases. Includes air, soil, water, and related areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
• Provides field services using standard field/environmental support knowledge in the collection and review of conditions, including taking samples, completing test kits, and taking, documenting and communicating results.
• Picks up, transports and delivers results, samples, documents, materials and other items as needed.
• Prepares vehicle or truck for daily operations, including documents, kits, supplies, materials, safety, and related areas.
• Reviews, completes and processes standard degrees of logs, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding field/environmental support policies, programs and practices.
• Provides support researching issues and developing recommendations to resolve employee, management and related customer issues.
• Assists in the review and implementation of field/environmental support policies, practices and programs to meet organizational, operations and management needs.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Valid Driver's License. Required Knowledge and Skills Required Knowledge:
• Fundamental principles, practices and techniques of field/environmental support.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Understanding of the daily administration of field/environmental support programs, policies and procedures.
• Fundamental methods to resolve field/environmental support or technical problems, questions and concerns.
• Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance.
• Computer…