Part-Time Water Sampling Field Technician — NYC / Long Island

About the Role We are looking for reliable part-time Water Sampling Field Technicians to collect water samples at commercial and institutional sites in New York State. This role is a strong fit for students, recent graduates, or early-career candidates in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical laboratory science, or related fields. This is detail-heavy work. A missed label, wrong bottle, incomplete chain-of-custody form, or late sample can invalidate the work. Location : Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Northport / Long Island. Primary Responsibilities Collect water samples for Legionella, SPS, metals, pH, HPC, and related water quality testing, as assigned. Follow written sampling procedures exactly and ask for direction when site conditions do not match the sampling plan. Label bottles and complete chain-of-custody documentation accurately. Record field information such as sample location, date, time, temperature, field readings, and site conditions. Take clear photos of sampling locations when required. Test and record the following parameters at each sampling station: temperature, pH and biocide level. Pack samples properly for transport and maintain sample integrity. Deliver samples to the lab, courier point, or designated drop‑off location within required timelines. Communicate professionally with site contacts, building staff, facility managers, security desks, and internal coordinators. Report access issues, delays, deviations, safety concerns, or possible sampling errors immediately. Maintain sampling supplies, coolers, PPE, labels, and field forms. Ideal Candidate Student, recent graduate, or early-career professional in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical laboratory science, or a related field. Reliable, punctual, careful, and comfortable following detailed instructions. Comfortable visiting commercial buildings, utility areas, mechanical rooms, rooftops, basements, and similar field locations when access is provided. Able to follow checklists and written procedures without improvising. Comfortable using a phone or tablet for forms, photos, and communication. Prior lab, field, healthcare, food safety, EMS, facilities, building operations, or environmental experience is helpful but not required. Requirements Availability during weekday business hours. Valid driver's license preferred. Reliable transportation strongly preferred for regional routes and Long Island/Northport work. Comfortable using public transit where appropriate for NYC sites. Ability to carry sample coolers and supplies, generally up to 25‑40 pounds. Professional communication skills. Ability to complete paid training and follow company SOPs before solo field assignments. Expected Coverage Syracuse monthly SPS sampling. Syracuse quarterly Legionella sampling. Buffalo and Batavia quarterly Legionella sampling. Additional backup, resampling, or emergency response work may be available. Compensation and Expenses Hourly pay based on assigned location, experience, and applicable contract requirements. For SCA-covered work, wages and required fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with the applicable wage determination and contract requirements. Approved mileage, tolls, parking, transit, and other authorized field expenses are reimbursed according to company policy. Paid training is provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr JazzHR