EH&S - Entry-Level Field Technician

Job Description

J.S. Held is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Scientist to join our Industrial Hygiene & Built Environment practice in Los Angeles. This role involves performing field-based environmental testing, hazardous material assessments, and supporting remediation and compliance projects across a variety of client sites.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in asbestos, lead, and mold assessment, strong documentation skills, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in dynamic field environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site environmental monitoring and inspections for hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mold.
• Perform air sampling, bulk sampling, and surface sampling in accordance with regulatory standards and project requirements.
• Support indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments, including moisture mapping and environmental condition evaluations.
• Complete daily field documentation, including reports, photographs, and chain-of-custody forms to maintain defensible project records.
• Assist with abatement oversight, including final visual inspections and clearance air sampling.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (e.g., CDPH, OSHA), and local regulations governing hazardous materials and worker safety.
• Maintain and calibrate field equipment and adhere to strict health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers and industrial hygienists to support project execution and client deliverables.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and support onboarding or training initiatives when applicable.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Kinesiology, or related field preferred.
• 1 -2 years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental consulting, or hazardous materials fieldwork.
• Knowledge of asbestos, lead, and mold inspection and sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with air sampling methods and laboratory coordination procedures.
• Ability to work independently in the field and travel to project sites throughout the Los Angeles area.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written documentation skills.
• Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST).
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred

• Lead Sampling Technician certification
• NIOSH 582 (or equivalent)
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting limited to lunch, breaks and driving.
• A number of duties performed on feet.
• Walking may be back and forth all day long over terrains that range from flat to hilly, rough and slippery.
• Able to carry equipment as much as 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to use hand and fingers to pick up objects, turn on regulators, insert earplugs, use hand tools.
• Push or pull items.
• Able to reach above head.
• Able to bend at the knee.
• Able to climb ladders to reach high areas or down into tanks or excavations.
• Able to wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Able to squat kneel or crouch in confined spaces when necessary.
• Must be able to hear warning signals from vehicles, radio transmissions, alarm bells, air leaks etc.
• Able to taste and smell to detect warning properties of hazardous chemicals.
• Able to detect burning sensations on skin etc.
• Vision must be correctable to at least 20:40 with ability to distinguish colors with good depth perception and peripheral vision.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $37,80 - $42,30 per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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