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Parsons

Environmental Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $130K/yr

What You'll Be Doing: * Assist client with executing specific environmental requirements in support of their expanding construction programincluding: * perform environmental reporting and project ...

Parsons Corporation

Environmental Specialist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$74K - $130K/yr

What You'll Be Doing: * Assist client with executing specific environmental requirements in support of their expanding construction program including: * perform environmental reporting and project ...

Uw

Environmental Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Engineering Services is a team of engineers, architects, drafters, engineering assistants, and ... The Environmental Engineer ensures University-wide compliance with federal, state, and local ...

Actalent

Environmental Technician

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22.50/hr

... * Assist engineers with air quality testing procedures, including equipment setup, sample ... Follow environmental, health, and safety protocols at all times, including site-specific safety ...

Actalent

Environmental Technician

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22.50/hr

... * Assist engineers with air quality testing procedures, including equipment setup, sample ... Follow environmental, health, and safety protocols at all times, including site-specific safety ...

WSP

Associate Environmental Scientist

Redmond, WA · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

Perform professional environmental science work and assist with conducting investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental ...

WSP

Associate Environmental Scientist

Redmond, WA · On-site

$84K - $110K/yr

Perform professional environmental science work and assist with conducting investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental ...

HDR

Environmental Scientist 2

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$84K - $111K/yr

Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects ... Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field * 5 years technical and/or ...

HDR

Environmental Scientist 2

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$84K - $111K/yr

Work independently on medium-size projects, or assist more-senior scientists on larger projects ... Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field * 5 years technical and/or ...

HDR

Environmental Scientist II

Seattle, WA

$85K - $112K/yr

Work independently on small to medium-size projects, or assist more senior scientists on larger ... Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field * 5 years technical and/or ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental assistant in Seattle, WA is $25.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $28.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Environmental Assistant, you need a solid understanding of environmental science principles, attention to detail, and at least a high school diploma—though an associate degree in environmental studies or a related field is often preferred. Familiarity with data collection tools, environmental monitoring equipment, and basic software like Microsoft Excel is commonly required, and certifications such as HAZWOPER can be advantageous. Strong communication, ability to work independently or within a team, and adaptability are important soft skills for this role. These competencies enable Environmental Assistants to accurately support projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and contribute effectively to environmental protection efforts.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Assistant job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,200 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSISTANT

Seattle Indian Health Board

Seattle, WA • On-site

$21.30 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Seattle Indian Health Board rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description
SIHB Core Competencies
Core Competencies are foundational commitments and skills that all SIHB staff are expected to develop. These competencies define common measures for performance that are applied to every role in the organization.
  • Commitment to Indigenous and Organizational Values: Everything we do at SIHB is centered on Traditional Indian Medicine. It is our responsibility to maintain cultural integrity in all that we do.
  • Accountability: All employees of SIHB effectively manage their own work and the work of their teams. We take ownership of our actions and decisions. We all strive to deliver the highest quality work and care, while respecting our teammates and relatives.
  • Collaboration: SIHB is a team-oriented organization. As team members, we share the responsibility of working toward a common purpose. We collaborate with our colleagues across the organization to deliver the highest quality of care and results in alignment with our mission, vision, values and Theory of Change.
  • Communication: We practice effective and clear communication with staff, relatives, teams and community. We demonstrate empathy among each other and with those we serve, and transparency in our decision making.
  • Customer Service Orientation: All employees of SIHB recognize the needs of the diverse community we serve. We put the needs of our relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive, and innovative care. Our relatives come first and deserve the best.

Position Summary: The Facilities Assistant at SIHB is responsible to assist in with the day-to-day maintenance of agency facilities/grounds/equipment required for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the agency and the people the agency serves. The position will engage in a range of responsibilities from office work to handyperson duties.
We have part-time and full-time positions available.
Organizational Structure/Reporting Relationships: This position reports directly to the Facilities/Security Director and is part of the Operations team. This position has no direct reports.
Organizational Responsibilities
  • Hold Indigenous values and practices with respect and integrity
  • Hold yourself accountable to the highest standard by being resourceful, innovative, creative and solutions-oriented
  • Actively participate in organizational activities with the understanding that success is achieved through teamwork.
  • Recognize that communication is central to the organization's success and actively champion your words and actions to maintain respect for others, encourage constructive feedback, be open to share laughter and acknowledge differences in skills and opinions, all while keeping others' best intentions in mind.
  • At SIHB, we refer to our customers as Relatives. Our Relatives come first and deserve the best. Serve the needs of our Relatives first by delivering the highest quality, professional, responsive and innovative care.

Job Responsibilities
  • Consults with manager to identify and address agency maintenance needs
  • Ensures all work requests are completed in a timely manner and reflect quality workmanship
  • Ensures regular communication and follow-up with manager and staff regarding maintenance needs and status of maintenance requests
  • Ensures buildings/grounds consistently project a clean, neat and professional appearance
  • Provides lawn/grounds care and maintenance, as assigned, includes landscaped beds, parking lots, entry ways, etc.)
  • Assists with maintenance and repair of agency buildings, grounds and equipment including preventive maintenance, as required
  • Assists in ensuring all health and safety building/ground issues are resolved immediately, as appropriate
  • Makes light plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs, as requested
  • Ensures agency maintenance machinery/equipment is properly maintained, kept clean and stored in a secure location
  • Ensures restrooms are clean and stocked
  • Assists with emergency repairs and maintenance at all sites including evening and weekend emergency calls
  • Assists with training and special event set-ups as requested
  • Assists in purchasing, receiving and delivery of items as requested
  • Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Background Qualifications
Required:
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year experience in related facilities and grounds maintenance.
  • Valid WA Driver's with safe driving record
  • Current, valid liability insurance
  • Ability to operate agency vehicles in accordance with agency policies
  • Familiarity with the health and social issues facing American Indians/Alaska Natives and a desire to promote the delivery of appropriate health services to this population.
  • Ability to lift 60 lbs.
  • Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and evenings, if needed.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms and hands; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, sometimes on uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently works in high precarious places. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

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