Equipment Manager & Field Technician

You are interested in being an Equipment Manager & Field Technician because you have an interest in environmental sciences, you have great mechanical skills, you love working outside, and you enjoy solving new challenges each day.  You’re looking for a firm with a purpose that engages you, and a culture that energizes you.    We’re Floyd|Snider (http://www.floydsnider.com/) and we’ve been looking for you.    We’re an employee-owned environmental consulting firm offering strategy, science, and engineering solutions in the private and public sectors. Founded in 1996, Floyd|Snider has consistently been recognized as one of the premier firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we don’t do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on complex, fascinating projects.    Now we’re looking to add an Equipment Manager & Field Technicianto our team to manage our field equipment and support field events. We’re looking for someone who exemplifies our commitment to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and customer service.   That’s where you come in.    As our new Equipment Manager & Field Technician, your priority will be to support Floyd|Snider engineers, geologists, and scientists in the field to complete project tasks on time. These tasks may include but are not limited to groundwater sampling, soil and sediment sampling, and remedial construction support or oversight. You’ll use your aptitude for mechanical problem-solving to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair field equipment and technical infrastructure at work sites.   This role involves a great deal of collaboration with contractors and vendors, and your ability to provide contractor oversight and organize equipment schedules will help make you successful. Internally, you’ll support your colleagues by managing and responsibly maintaining Floyd|Snider’s field supplies, equipment, tools, and vehicles. You’ll track field events and leverage your organization and communication skills to anticipate project needs.  You can count on growing here, as you work regularly with a diverse range of sites and clients. We’ll be relying on you as a key part of our team to keep the field program running smoothly as you build site knowledge over time. You’ll become adept at finding your place on different interdisciplinary teams, speaking up with your ideas and discovering how you can add your unique contribution to each project you touch.    Beyond your relevant knowledge and expertise, we’re looking for someone with the following qualities:    * Positive attitude – you’re eager to learn how to operate and maintain field instruments and to conduct various kinds of data collection.  * Prioritizes safety – you have experience working in outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions and understand the importance of avoiding and preventing safety incidents.   * Leadership-mindset– you're organized and strive to lead field department tasks with minimal supervision once trained.  The Details This is a permanent position with an annual salary of between $67.5k - $72.5k. This position should be between 32 and 40 hours per week and mutually determined upon hiring. Project fieldwork and site maintenance will include frequent local travel and periodic travel to sites in the Greater Seattle Area and the Pacific Northwest.  Floyd|Snider provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes core hours from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. There may be some overtime based on your projects and you’ll get that back in extra time off. You’ll do most work onsite – in the field or our office, but up to 25% of your workload may be completed remotely.  We offer an excellent compensation package, which includes a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. We offer a bonus structure, equity and ownership options, 401K, a full benefits package, and life insurance.      Your professional growth is a priority to us. You’ll have our support to further your career development and participate in conferences.      Working with Us We’re a socially responsible business that considers all our stakeholders – environment, planet, community, and supply chain. We’re serious about doing business better. These values led us to become a B Corporation (https://www.bcorporation.net/) . That’s why we are always finding ways to give back: and so will you, with one week of paid volunteer time each year.    We’ve got a spectacular group. If you enjoy teaming up with some very smart people in a variety of fields solving real, complex, and important problems, then this is the place for you.   Qualifications    Here’s our list of must-haves:    * 1 - 2 years' relevant professional experience  * Familiarity with mechanical or electrical systems  * Strong communication skills  * Proven ability to problem-solve in a challenging working environment  * Detail-oriented and organized  * Ability to lift 40 - 50 lb equipment  * Valid driver’s license  The right candidate may have a mix of the following skills or experience:    * Associates or bachelor's degree  * Familiarity with occupational safety regulations  * 40-hr HAZWOPER training  * CPR/AED certified  How to Apply  Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results.    Relevant experience for this position could come from a variety of fields or job types; please apply even if you don’t think you meet all the criteria.  We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.    We will review applications as they are received, with priority given to those who complete the full assessment.We look forward to hearing from you.