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How much do part time environmental jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time environmental in California is $21.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time environmental job?

Part-time environmental jobs are positions focused on protecting or improving the environment that require fewer hours per week than a full-time role. These roles may involve activities such as environmental education, data collection, conservation, waste management, or assisting with sustainability programs. Part-time positions are often ideal for students, recent graduates, or those seeking supplemental income while contributing to environmental causes. They can be found in government agencies, nonprofits, consulting firms, and private companies.

What are the common responsibilities of a part time environmental professional?

Part-time environmental professionals often assist with tasks such as field data collection, sample analysis, report preparation, or supporting environmental audits. These responsibilities are vital in providing accurate information and logistical support to full-time staff and project leads. By handling these tasks, part-time team members help ensure that projects meet regulatory standards, stay on schedule, and maintain high-quality deliverables. Collaboration with engineers, scientists, and regulatory specialists is common, offering valuable exposure and learning opportunities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a part time environmental technician?

To thrive as a Part Time Environmental Technician, you generally need a background in environmental science or a related field, attention to detail, and basic analytical skills. Familiarity with environmental monitoring equipment, sampling techniques, and data entry software is typically required, and certifications such as HAZWOPER may be advantageous. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities help you collaborate effectively and adapt to changing site conditions. These skills ensure accurate data collection, compliance with regulations, and contribute to the success of environmental projects.

What is the difference between Part Time Environmental vs Part Time Environmental Technician?

AspectPart Time EnvironmentalPart Time Environmental Technician
CredentialsMay require environmental certifications or related degreesTypically requires environmental science or technician certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, site assessments, office tasksField sampling, data collection, lab work
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental consulting firms, government agenciesEnvironmental consulting firms, research labs, government

Part Time Environmental roles focus on general environmental tasks, often involving site assessments and compliance. Part Time Environmental Technicians usually perform technical sampling and data collection. Both roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ in technical scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Environmental job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $45,160 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Part-Time Healthcare Environmental Technician

Arcwood Environmental, LLC

Bakersfield, CA • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Part-Time Healthcare Environmental Technician As a Part-Time Healthcare Environmental Technician you will be responsible for managing a Product Collection Program on a customer site as part of the recycling program. A personal vehicle will be required to provide transportation between customer sites, mileage is reimbursed. Hours for this position may vary from 10-20 hours per week. 

  • Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
  • Provides inspection services to clients, including collection bin inspections, data collection via mobile app, packaging of full containers for shipment and conducting other various facility inspections as required
  • Prepares weekly submission of reports via mobile app detailing activities and works with the client to achieve program efficiencies
  • Completes project billing and cost tracking operations as needed
  • Maintains inventory of supplies to conduct inspections
  • Receives and maintains credentials to provide service at the client locations
  • Completes all necessary training as provided by Arcwood
  • Responds as needed to provide assistance to customers during off hours
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization
Education - High-school diploma or equivalent (required) Experience
  • Previous work experience (required); within a customer service setting (preferred)
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to drive between customer sites (required) 
Overview

About Arcwood

Every advancement-from the products we use to the medicines and technologies we depend on-creates waste that must be handled responsibly. For more than 50 years, Arcwood Environmental has helped organizations across the United States manage the byproducts of progress safely and thoughtfully. With deep expertise and innovative waste management technology across a growing nationwide footprint, Arcwood protects people, communities, and the environment through work that often happens behind the scenes.

 

Our Values

We move forward together, one team with a shared purpose, counting on each other every day. Our core values demonstrate how we work together to deliver value for our customers, putting them at the center of all we do:

  • Lead with Safety: We uphold the highest safety and compliance standards to protect our teams, our customers and the communities that count on us.
  • Solve Problems Creatively: We push for better - advancing technologies, processes, and ideas that protect human health and the environment.
  • Own It Together: We are individually and collectively accountable for our work and our impact, knowing that progress is only achieved by working together - with our customers, and with each other.
  • Deliver for Customers: We put customers at the center of all we do. When we live our values - lead with safety, solving problems creatively, and owning our work together - the result is clear: we deliver exceptional value for our customers.

We've reached a unique point as a company: big enough to deliver broad capability and consistent performance, while striving to be nimbler and more responsive to our customers' evolving needs. Come join Arcwood and be part of our legacy of environmental leadership!

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce DiversityArcwood offers stability you can count on and opportunities to grow. We provide steady work, competitive pay, and above-market benefits that reflect the importance of what we do. As we continue to grow, you'll have the chance to build skills, take on new challenges, and build a career. When you join Arcwood, you join a team that honors its legacy, values hardworking people, and shows up every day to protect people, communities, and the future we share.   Arcwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal laws. A post-offer drug screen and background check will be required. Physical Job RequirementsEmployment Type: PART_TIME

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