Facility Technician – Environmental Services

Miller Environmental Group Inc • Town of Lancaster, NY

5d • $20

About The Position

The Facility Technician supports daily facility operations by assisting the Facility Operator with the intake, handling, and processing of petroleum and hazardous materials. The role includes hands-on waste handling, offloading and consolidating materials, operating material-handling equipment, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and general site upkeep. Technicians help maintain safe, compliant, and efficient operations in line with regulatory and company requirements. Specialized training or certifications, such as confined space entry, may be required.

The work is primarily performed outdoors in the field, in hot or cold conditions for 8–12 or more hours per day. The environment can be moderate to loud. Protective equipment may include coveralls, gloves, shoe covers, safety glasses, goggles, respirators, personal air monitors, and fully encapsulated Level A protective suits with a positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Be able to work on call, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with the required response time.
• Be able to work weekends and extended hours and travel to remote sites as needed.
• Have basic mechanical aptitude and math skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; the qualifications section also specifies the ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Be able to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Successfully complete post-offer screenings, including a DOT physical if applicable, drug screen, and background check.
• Be able to work at heights or in confined spaces when required and wear fully encapsulated Level A PPE for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in an industrial, environmental, waste-handling, or related field.
• Completion of applicable safety, mechanical, hazardous-materials, and equipment training.

Responsibilities

• Handle, process, and consolidate petroleum and hazardous waste from vacuum trucks, drums, portable tanks, and bulk loads into appropriate storage containers or tanks.
• Assist with offloading bulk liquids and drummed materials.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, forklifts, drum-handling devices, hoists, or vacuum trucks, based on training.
• Clean and maintain filters, process tanks, waste containers, vacuum trucks, secondary containment areas, buildings, and facility grounds.
• Perform routine groundskeeping and seasonal tasks, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Follow OSHA, safety, and operational procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current training, licenses, permits, and regulatory knowledge relevant to assigned tasks.
• Perform field technician duties when support is needed.
• Perform general site maintenance and other duties assigned by the Facility Operator or management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month following hire.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
• 15 paid days off annually, increasing each year of service, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Overtime pay after 8 hours in a day.
• 1.5x pay for Saturday work.
• 2x pay for Sunday work.
• Significant overtime opportunities due to emergency response and project demands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED