Environmental Technician

The Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for an Environmental Technician to support a customer out of Maui, Hawai'i .

Assists in the monitoring and management of environmental resources, plans and conditions by conducting field tests, inspecting accumulation points, hazmat lockers and move & prepare waste for shipping. Collect samples of soil, water, and air to detect pollution or contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Additionally, they help gather technical data for reports as well as respond to spills to stop or help mitigate any environmental damage and support environmental remediation projects.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for the facilitation of all operations and practices associated with solid waste, hazardous materials / waste, waste minimization, recycling, ensuring that the project is in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Essential duties & job functions would include but are not limited to :

• Operates and maintains an environmental accumulation area.
• Conduct inspections and maintain the waste and hazmat storage areas.
• Conducts environmental sampling and prepares the samples for shipping.
• Ensure employees follow waste minimization practices and waste handling procedures at points of generation.
• Preform record keeping tasks and document reports associated with environmental programs.
• Participates in emergency spill response situations.
• Observes and follows all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
• Perform variety of pest management applications in accordance DoDI 4150.07 and AFI 32-1053.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Mindful to meet deadlines.
• Ability to write daily correspondence to the government customer.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and safely with others on common projects.
• Ability to give training to the all-site staff on Haz Waste communications, handling, and IAP protocol.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, as well as present training to small groups of employees.
• Assigned other additional duties as required.

Environmental Factors : Works in indoor and outdoor environments that contain excessive heat, cold and humidity, excessive dampness, dust, solvents grease, oils, moving object or vehicles and slippery or uneven surfaces. Routinely will be working at over 10,000ft elevation.

Physical Effort : Frequently lifts items and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally over fifty pounds. Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and stretching for prolonged periods will be necessary.

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

"EOE, including Disability / Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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