Environmental Field Technician

Environmental Field TechnicianAdvanced Environmental Laboratories, Inc. (AEL) is currently seeking applicants in all our locations who are quick learners with a positive attitude and great people skills. In these positions, no experience is necessary, and you will be mentored from the ground up with AEL management helping you build the experience needed to not only have a job but build a career. Applicants with attention to detail and team-oriented leadership skills will be exposed to all aspects of this fast-paced industry. Please provide general interests and passions in your resume. As a plus, include hard and soft skills that you think might translate to the testing industry. If you want a long-term career opportunity, want great co-workers, and want to work for a company providing every employee with individual growth opportunities, then you want to join the AEL team.AEL is Florida's largest environmental, chemical, analytical testing laboratory network. AEL has been in business for 30+ years and is a leader in the industry with modern instrumentation, computer technology, and employee opportunities.We are looking for a career minded, team-oriented candidate to join AEL as full-time employee for our Environmental Field Technician position at the following AEL locations:Altamonte SpringsFort MyersGainesvilleJacksonvilleLake PlacidMiamiTallahasseeTampaLaboratory Schedule: Mon-Fri, 08:00 am – 5:00 pmExperience: Previous FDEP field sampling, and/or courier preferred.Requirements: Good Driving Record; Valid Driver's License – AEL runs background checks for all positionsPay Rate: $18 – $22 p/h (based on experience)Benefits:401(k) with up to 4% company matchVision and Dental insuranceHealth insuranceShort- and long-term disability – paid by AELLife insurance – paid by AELPaid time off1 Floating Holiday7 Paid HolidaysTo Apply:Resumes submitted through the Indeed.com "Apply Now" button are NOT reviewed. In order to be considered for the position, all applicants must apply through AEL's job application website.Duties and Responsibilities:Promptly respond to requests to pick up or deliver samples or suppliesComplete documentation for accurate record of travel and client visitsMaintain vehicle in clean and safe conditionObey all driving rulesPlan trips for effective use of time to meet client needsUpdate management on maintenance needs for vehicleProvide courteous service to clientsLiaison between client and lab staffFollow all company policies related to safe company vehicle operationTrack mileage and gasoline in notesReview and completion of Chain of Custody documentationVerify preservation and sample receipt conditionSample login to LIMSDistribution of samples to lab areas and storageSample disposal according to proceduresInventory of supplies for sample kitsTracking of coolersCleaning and decontamination of coolersCommunication with client services and project managers regarding sample receipt issuesCoordinates shipments to sub-labs and sister labsField sampling assistance as neededLaboratory Analytical assistance as neededMaintain clean and organized work areaRepresents AEL is a positive way through daily interaction with internal and external clientsRequirements to be considered:Must have a neat, clean appearance and a customer-friendly personalityMust be a motivated worker willing lend a hand to othersRequires excellent verbal communication skillsRequires attention to details and good documentation skillsMust be detail oriented with the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently and have the ability to follow complex instructionsMust be able to lift 55 poundsMust be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed