Environmental Technician

Ideal Environmental Engineering, Inc. (IDEAL) is looking for a highly motivated & self-driven Environmental Technician to join our team. We are a fast-paced multi-faceted environmental engineering consulting firm that provides various professional services throughout Illinois.

This is a career opportunity that provides experience in the environmental industry and furthering professional development. Over time, IDEAL will provide the proper work experience, course training, and licensure needed to help make you the best version of yourself.

Still reading? We would love the opportunity to talk to you further! If you are an individual looking for a career that thrives on production, getting things done, and helping others by providing excellent service, communication, and safety, apply today!

Technicians perform various environmental services including but not limited to asbestos inspections, lead inspections, and indoor environmental quality inspections. Technicians will work in a variety of work environments such as schools and commercial and residential buildings. Technicians will work alongside our engineering and reporting teams to identify hazards to protect public health and the environment.

Site Work:
Conducting various types of environmental inspections for school, commercial, and residential clients to help with compliance regarding environmental health and safety regulations. Travel throughout Illinois, involving early morning starts, after normal business hours work, and some overnight stays.

Documentation:
Completing necessary paperwork and documentation to aid in the preparation of detailed environmental reports and providing necessary information for our Engineering team.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Familiarization with building construction and building systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, safety, engineering, and/or a related field.
• A self-motivated personality, strong communicator, and coachable individual who is dedicated to professional development.
• Ability to think critically and assess situations (active problem solving).

• IDPH-Licensed Lead Inspector or Risk Assessor
• NORMI Certified IAQ/Mold Assessor (CMA)
• OSHA training certifications

TRAVEL:
This position entails travel throughout Illinois. Willingness to travel and a safe and reliable vehicle for travel is a must.

Work hours will vary; early shift, second shift, and/or overnight work. This is not a position with a standard set shift.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move between 25-50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as to reach, kneel, crouch, or occasionally crawl. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

IDEAL will provide paid onboard training to learn and understand IDEAL’s systems, processes, procedures and expectations.

IDEAL will provide paid field training with senior personnel to accrue training hours, if necessary.

Permanent and full-time position

Health & Long-term Disability Insurance

Section 125 Flexible Spending & Health Saving Account

Matching 401k Account Contributions

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company provided: cell phone, computer/tablet, and additional equipment needed for your success.

IDEAL is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. IDEAL prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by Federal, State, or local law. It is and will continue to be the policy of IDEAL that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity based on their individual qualifications, performance, and potential without regard for any protected status, as required by state and federal law.

To support the Fair Compensation Strategy , IDEAL is required to list the salary ranges in job advertisements or job postings.

This position has starting wages at $18-$28/hr., depending on qualifications and experience.