Field Services Technician

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ALS Environmental Full Time Field Technician

This entry‑level field technician will work out of the Rochester laboratory, managing sampling events to collect groundwater, surface water, soil, and other environmental samples for laboratory analysis. The work is performed outdoors year‑round with modified Level D safety requirements (street clothes, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and steel‑toed boots). Projects are conducted at industrial clients, MSW landfills and municipal sites across NYS, and most activities are mandated by the NYSDEC, USEPA, or local County agencies.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute sampling events.
• Collect groundwater, surface water, soil, and other samples following site‑specific protocols.
• Operate sampling equipment and maintain proper documentation.
• Interact with clients and regulatory agency personnel on a routine basis.
• Assist in project planning and management, including report preparation.
• Adhere to OSHA safety regulations, storm water management principles, and other applicable guidelines.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to work outdoors every day.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing conditions.
• Clean, no‑points driver’s license and must be insurable.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Willingness to travel overnight within NYS, approximately three weeks per quarter (travel expenses paid by ALS).
• Knowledge of sampling methods, equipment, regulatory guidelines, water chemistry, field analytical methods, OSHA regulations, storm water management, groundwater geology, hydrology, limnology, and documentation best practices.

Paid time off, personal/sick leave, holiday time, medical, dental, and vision plans, partial matching 401(k), company‑provided 4WD vehicle, OSHA 40‑hour training and other required courses, safety clothing, boots, and eyewear. Flex schedule based on workload, weather, and laboratory requirements.

ALS is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applicants with any level of ability and offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country you are applying from, or hold or be able to obtain a valid work visa.