O&m Technician

Job Title: Environmental Operations & Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Environmental Operations & Maintenance Technician supports field operations and remediation system maintenance across Florida, with a focus on environmental sampling, system operations, and regulatory compliance. This role combines independent remote work with field-based activities and offers the opportunity to contribute to diverse environmental projects while working closely with technical teams, regulators, and subcontractors.
Responsibilities

• Perform soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct routine operations and maintenance of environmental remediation systems, including pumps, filters, and injection systems.
• Assist with pilot testing activities for remediation systems, including setup, monitoring, and data collection.
• Support oversight of remediation system construction and installation activities in the field.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors during well drilling, well abandonments, and excavation activities to ensure work follows project specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed field notes, logs, and system performance records for all site activities.
• Support site assessments and underground storage tank (UST) closure evaluations in alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Use field instrumentation such as water level meters, photoionization detectors (PID), and flow meters to collect and document data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and environmental documentation by summarizing field data and observations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, regulators, subcontractors, and clients to coordinate field activities and share project updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, including FDEP rules related to site assessments and corrective actions.
• Operate a vehicle safely to travel between project sites across the assigned region.
• Perform physically demanding fieldwork, including lifting equipment and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Work independently in a remote and field-based role while staying organized and responsive to project needs.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling in accordance with FDEP SOPs.
• Practical experience operating and maintaining environmental remediation systems such as pumps, filters, and injection systems.
• Strong field documentation skills, including accurate record-keeping of field activities, system performance, and field decisions.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors during drilling, well installation, well abandonment, and excavation activities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for underground storage tank (UST) closures, site assessments, and environmental compliance.
• Understanding of FDEP regulatory framework, including Florida Administrative Code (FAC) Chapters 62-777 and 62-780.
• Ability to contribute to technical reporting and environmental documentation based on field data.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers, regulators, and clients.
• Physical capability to lift equipment and perform physically demanding fieldwork in outdoor environments.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record suitable for regular travel to field sites.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification for working on hazardous waste and contaminated sites.
• Comfort working independently in a remote and field-based role while managing time and priorities effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working with an FDEP-approved Agency Term Contractor (ATC).
• Experience supporting pilot tests for environmental remediation systems, including data collection and system adjustments.
• Exposure to remediation system construction and installation oversight in the field.
• Familiarity with FDEP processes and expectations for site assessments and corrective actions.
• Experience using field instrumentation such as water level meters, photoionization detectors (PID), and flow meters.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple project tasks, documentation requirements, and field schedules.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams in a remote and field-based setting.

Work Environment
This role offers a mix of remote work from home and field-based activities. Field work primarily occurs in Florida, with frequent travel between sites in the region from Tampa to the Space Coast, including Orange, Polk, Lake, Brevard, and Volusia counties. The position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and on active remediation and construction sites, as well as using field instrumentation and remediation equipment. The work atmosphere is flexible and relaxed, with long-term projects for established clients and exposure to a diverse range of environmental project types. The role requires safe operation of a vehicle for site visits and adherence to appropriate field safety practices and personal protective equipment requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Cloud, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Saint Cloud,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.
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