Field Services Technician

SGS • Scarborough, ME

3d • $20 - $22

About The Position

SGS’s Scarborough, Maine laboratory is hiring an entry-level Field Services Technician. The position is approximately 70% field work and up to 30% sample management and courier duties. Technicians collect environmental water, soil, and air samples for analysis for industrial and municipal clients. The work varies from day to day and includes communicating with team members, clients, and vendors; traveling to sampling sites; maintaining equipment; preparing sampling containers; collecting samples; and completing required documentation.

Sampling methods include collecting groundwater with pumps and bailers, using programmable instrumentation to collect composite samples of effluent and wastewater, and using meters to record field conditions. When not assigned to field sampling, technicians provide routine and technical laboratory support. The position requires working outdoors year-round, standing for much of the day, lifting up to 50 pounds, and driving up to four hours at a time. A clean driving record is required.

The hourly pay rate is $20–$22, depending on experience. The position is eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• English language skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic reasoning skills and abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Enjoy working outdoors year-round.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be on one's feet for much of the day.
• Ability to drive up to four hours at a time to sampling sites.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to multitask and work in a highly productive environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team once fully trained.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a similar scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental water, soil, and air samples for industrial and municipal clients.
• Travel to sampling sites and communicate with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Maintain field equipment and prepare sampling containers.
• Collect groundwater samples using pumps and bailers.
• Use programmable instrumentation to collect composite effluent and wastewater samples.
• Use meters to record field conditions.
• Complete sampling documentation requirements.
• Assist with sample management and courier duties.
• Provide routine and technical laboratory support when not assigned to field sampling.

Benefits

• Participation in the company’s benefit programs coincident with or following the first of the month in which the employee is hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Four floating holidays annually.
• Seven paid company-observed holidays.
• Sick time accrual.
• Eligibility for overtime pay.

What This Job Offers

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