Senior Environmental Technician

Senior Environmental Technician

Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc.
Lakewood, CO | Full-Time

Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc. (Schafer) is a small, growing environmental consulting firm based in Lakewood, Colorado. We are a full-service environmental consulting company specializing in asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold consulting, with additional services including radon testing, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and other industrial hygiene tasks.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Technician to join our team. This position is intended for an experienced environmental professional capable of independently managing field projects, interfacing with clients, and supporting junior staff while maintaining high technical and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

As an Environmental Technician, you will support a variety of field and reporting activities, including:

• Performing asbestos inspections and air sampling
• Conducting lead-based paint, mold, and radon sampling
• Assisting with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Completing technical reports following fieldwork
• Traveling to different job sites most days (local and regional)

This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and Owner and does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental consulting or industrial hygiene field experience
• Active Colorado certifications (or ability to transfer immediately), such as:
• Asbestos Building Inspector
• Air Monitoring Specialist
• Asbestos Project Designer
• Strong understanding of asbestos, lead, and mold regulatory requirements
• Ability to independently manage fieldwork without supervision
• Experience preparing professional technical reports
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work at active construction and renovation sites

Preferred (not required):

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related scientific field
• Additional certifications (Radon Measurement Professional, Mold Inspector, etc.)
• Phase I ESA experience
• Client management or project coordination experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

· Industrial hygiene sampling experience

Pay & Benefits

• Yearly pay: $80,000 to 100,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Bonus: End-of-year bonus based on individual and company performance
• Benefits (after 90-day probation period):
• Health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Home internet reimbursement

Why Schafer?

· High-autonomy role with real influence in a growing firm

· Diverse project portfolio across environmental disciplines

• Opportunities for certification, skill development, and career advancement
• Small team environment with direct access to leadership
• Opportunity to help shape company growth and future staff development
• No corporate bureaucracy — experienced professionals trusted to do their job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schafer Environmental Consulting Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable Colorado employment laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person