Part-Time Water Sampling Field Technician — NYC / Long Island in Brooklyn, New York at I-2-I Solutions, Inc.

About the RoleWe are looking for reliable part-time Water Sampling Field Technicians to collect water samples at commercial and institutional sites in New York State. This role is a strong fit for students, recent graduates, or early-career candidates in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical laboratory science, or related fields.
This is detail-heavy work. A missed label, wrong bottle, incomplete chain-of-custody form, or late sample can invalidate the work.
Location: Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Northport / Long IslandPrimary Responsibilities

• Collect water samples for Legionella, SPS, metals, pH, HPC, and related water quality testing, as assigned.
• Follow written sampling procedures exactly and ask for direction when site conditions do not match the sampling plan.
• Label bottles and complete chain-of-custody documentation accurately.
• Record field information such as sample location, date, time, temperature, field readings, and site conditions.
• Take clear photos of sampling locations when required.
• Test and record the following parameters at each sampling station:temperature, pH and biocide level.
• Pack samples properly for transport and maintain sample integrity.
• Deliver samples to the lab, courier point, or designated drop-off location within required timelines.
• Communicate professionally with site contacts, building staff, facility managers, security desks, and internal coordinators.
• Report access issues, delays, deviations, safety concerns, or possible sampling errors immediately.
• Maintain sampling supplies, coolers, PPE, labels, and field forms.

Ideal Candidate

• Student, recent graduate, or early-career professional in environmental science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, public health, engineering, EHS, clinical lab science, or a related field.
• Reliable, punctual, careful, and comfortable following detailed instructions.
• Comfortable visiting commercial buildings, utility areas, mechanical rooms, rooftops, basements, and similar field locations when access is provided.
• Able to follow checklists and written procedures without improvising.
• Comfortable using a phone or tablet for forms, photos, and communication.
• Prior lab, field, healthcare, food safety, EMS, facilities, building operations, or environmental experience is helpful but not required.

Requirements

• Availability during weekday business hours.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Reliable transportation strongly preferred for regional routes and Long Island/Northport work.
• Comfortable using public transit where appropriate for NYC sites.
• Ability to carry sample coolers and supplies, generally up to 25-40 pounds.
• Professional communication skills.
• Ability to complete paid training and follow company SOPs before solo field assignments.

Expected Coverage

• Syracuse monthly SPS sampling.
• Syracuse quarterly Legionella sampling.
• Buffalo and Batavia quarterly Legionella sampling.
• Additional backup, resampling, or emergency response work may be available.

Compensation and Expenses

• Hourly pay based on assigned location, experience, and applicable contract requirements.
• For SCA-covered work, wages and required fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with the applicable wage determination and contract requirements.
• Approved mileage, tolls, parking, transit, and other authorized field expenses are reimbursed according to company policy.
• Paid training is provided.

How to ApplyPlease send your resume and a brief note with your location, weekly availability, whether you have reliable transportation, and why you are interested in water quality, environmental health, public health, or laboratory-related field work.