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Environmental Associate Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Environmental Services Tech

Pueblo, CO

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to ...

Environmental Services Tech

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to ...

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to ...

Environmental Services Tech

Durango, CO · On-site

$18 - $26.83/hr

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to ...

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to ...

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How much do environmental associate jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental associate in Colorado is $60,058.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,700.00 and $66,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Environmental Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Associate, you need a solid background in environmental science or a related field, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with environmental regulations. Proficiency with data analysis tools, GIS mapping software, and environmental monitoring equipment is typically required, along with certifications like OSHA HAZWOPER. Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are soft skills that help manage projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring compliance, accurate data collection, and effective implementation of environmental initiatives.

What are some common challenges Environmental Associates face when balancing fieldwork and office tasks?

Environmental Associates often juggle a mix of fieldwork, such as collecting samples and conducting site assessments, and office responsibilities like data analysis and report writing. Managing time effectively between these tasks can be challenging, especially when unexpected site conditions or urgent compliance deadlines arise. It’s important to develop strong organizational skills and communicate proactively with your team to ensure that both fieldwork and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule. Most organizations provide support through project management tools and mentorship to help associates navigate these demands.

What does an Environmental Associate do?

An Environmental Associate supports projects and initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their tasks often include collecting and analyzing environmental data, preparing reports, assisting with environmental impact assessments, and helping implement sustainability practices. They may also be involved in fieldwork, such as sampling soil, water, or air and monitoring pollution. Environmental Associates typically work under the guidance of senior environmental professionals in various industries, including consulting, government, and corporate sectors.

What is the difference between Environmental Associate vs Environmental Technician?

AspectEnvironmental AssociateEnvironmental Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; certifications like OSHA or EPA often preferredAssociate's degree or relevant technical certification; some roles may require OSHA training
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, fieldwork, environmental assessments, regulatory complianceFieldwork, sampling, laboratory testing, site inspections
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, NGOsEnvironmental service companies, government agencies, industrial sites

Environmental Associates typically hold a bachelor's degree and engage in both office and fieldwork related to environmental assessments and compliance. Environmental Technicians often have technical certifications and focus more on sampling, testing, and site inspections. Both roles support environmental efforts but differ mainly in education level and scope of responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Environmental jobs in Colorado? The most popular types of Environmental jobs in Colorado are:
What cities in Colorado are hiring for Environmental Associate jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Environmental Associate job openings:

$18 - $26.83/hr

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Posted 7 days ago


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Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

As an Environmental Service Specialist with us you are essential to ensuring every patient, associate and visitor has an exceptional experience. We hire for a variety of roles that function to provide clean surroundings, beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces and create delicious meals to nurture every life we touch - body, mind and spirit.

This Environmental Service role will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining safe and clean environments for patients, staff, and visitors by primarily cleaning procedural areas that are established by the department.
  • Providing excellent customer services when working with patients, visitors and other staff members, and that as a Environmental professional you will have industry knowledge in the cleaning of specific departments such as the Emergency Department, Operating Rooms and other unique procedural areas.
Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • Strong communication skills; ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
  • Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
  • Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
  •  Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines
  • Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
  • Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
  • Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly,
    creates an environment where co-workers and team
    members reciprocate in kind.
  • Respectfully listens to
    viewpoints and ideas of others.
  • Ability to work without
    close supervision.

Schedule: PRN position with shifts scheduled as needed, primarily evenings (3:00 PM–11:30 PM), including most weekends and occasional holiday coverage.

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.


Pay Range
$18.00 - $26.83 /hour