Field Services Technician at SGS — Scarborough, ME

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: This position will be 70% in the field and up to 30% assisting in sample management and as a courier. Candidates must have a clean driving record to be considered.

Our Scarborough, ME laboratory is seeking an entry-level Field Services Technician to join their team!

Position Description:

Field Service Technicians are responsible for collecting environmental water, soil, and air samples to be analyzed for numerous industrial and municipal clients. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with their hands and be able to troubleshoot problems that come up in the field. Daily tasks can vary greatly. Typical tasks include communicating with team members, clients, and vendors, traveling to sites, maintaining equipment, preparing sampling containers, collecting samples, and completing documentation requirements. Sample collection practices include several methods of collecting groundwater with pumps and bailers, using programmable instrumentation to collect composite samples of effluent and wastewater, and using meters to record field conditions. Field Service Technicians also provide routine and technical laboratory support services when not on field sampling assignments.

• High school diploma (Required)
• Associates Degree in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline (Preferred)
• Language Skills: English (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: Basic (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic (Required)
• Computer Skills: Basic (Required)
• Must enjoy working outside year-round, and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Our Field Service Technicians are on their feet much of the day.
• Ability to drive up to four hours at a time to sampling sites. Must have a clean driving record.
• Ability to multitask, work in a highly productive environment, and work independently or as part of a small team once fully trained.

The hourly rate for this position is $20 - $22 per hour (dependent on experience). This position is eligible for overtime pay.

In addition, your compensation package includes the following benefits:

• Participation in the Company’s benefit programs coincident or following the first of the month in which you are hired.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid vacation
• Four (4) floating holidays annually
• Seven (7) company observed holidays paid
• Sick time accrual