Part-Time Water Sampling Field Technician — Upstate / Western NY
Buffallo, NY
Part Time
Entry Level
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: Syracuse, Rochester, Batavia, Buffalo, NY
Primary Responsibilities
- 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.
Ideal Candidate
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Expected Coverage
- Syracuse monthly SPS sampling.
- Syracuse quarterly Legionella sampling.
- Buffalo and Batavia quarterly Legionella sampling.
- Additional backup, resampling, or emergency response work may be available.
Compensation and Expenses
- 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.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief note with your location, weekly availability, whether you have reliable transportation, and why you are interested in water quality, environmental health, public health, or laboratory-related field work.Apply for this position
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