Water Quality Field Technician
Environmental Science Associates · Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
Posted 27 days ago · $42,000-$44,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Environmental Science Associates's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 5% of Environmental Science Associates's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Environmental Science Associates
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 31 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Environmental Science Associates's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Environmental Science Associates.
About this role
As a Water Quality Field Technician at ESA, you will primarily collect surface water samples in various field locations, both by land and boat. Your responsibilities will include operating and maintaining water quality monitoring equipment, preparing samples for laboratory analysis, and ensuring the cleanliness of sampling sites. This role involves working in remote and challenging outdoor conditions, as well as some laboratory tasks.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Environmental Science Associates as an employer.
What you need
- Associate's or bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field
- 0-2 years of professional experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lift 55 lbs
- Valid Florida driver's license
Nice to have
- Experience in field sampling techniques for surface water
- Experience working with field and water quality equipment
- Experience trailering and operating powerboats (up to 23 feet in length)
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)
- Annual allocations of company share through ESOP
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development bonuses
Worth weighing
- Work involves outdoor conditions with potential hazards such as alligators and insects
- Fieldwork is physically demanding and requires working in hot and humid environments
- Some laboratory work is required in addition to fieldwork
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Listed by Environmental Science Associates on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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