Environmental Technician II

Pay Range: $70000 - $100000

Why choose us

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted both individually and collectively at Brice giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Brice Engineering do

For Brice Engineering its not just about answering the mail. Its about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect

As the Environmental Technician II you will work on-site in Spokane WA and utilize your knowledge and experience to participate in water treatment system monitoring operations maintenance and repairs; sample collection; soil and groundwater remediation; and other field and office-based activities as needed. Personal initiative and critical thinking skills are essential to complete job duties with minimal guidance. Assignments are deadline driven so you must be able to set priorities take ownership of projects work efficiently and provide a consistent level of high quality in a high-pressure environment.

How will you do it

• Conduct and oversee construction maintenance and upgrades of residential water treatment systems as directed by project management staff.
• Respond to outages troubleshoot and repair treatment systems as required to maintain operability.
• Modify and repair treatment system housing structures as needed.
• Complete accurate paperwork documenting field activities.
• Collect and package samples for chemical analysis
• Handle customer issues complaints and problems courteously and promptly while exhibiting an overall customer-focused style of service.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Work with environmental technicians and other technical staff in data collection site inspection/investigation and evaluation of data collected in support of environmental project objectives.
• Organize and plan field sampling programs.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in site surveys and investigations.
• Actively participate in creating a positive team environment
• Work with technical staff in support of project objectives and field operations.
• Follow company safety protocols standards and expectations
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory roles.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Experience installing and maintaining water treatment systems preferred.
• General plumbing electrical and mechanical experience preferred.
• General construction skills.
• Proficiency in using water and soil sampling equipment and packaging and shipping samples under chain of custody protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Basic computer and tablet skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multi-task and confidentially process and maintain data with accuracy with directions and mentorship
• Ability to build relationships and develop communication skills.
• Ability to learn and develop positional knowledge.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five to ten years of experience working on construction or environmental projects.
• Ability to lift/move 5075 lbs. regularly (equipment salt bags etc.)
• Experience with Health and Safety functions.
• Valid state drivers license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Engineerings Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug driving and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma associates degree in engineering technology environmental technology mechanical systems or construction-related field preferred.
• Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response training with current 8-hour refresher preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Engineering has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary. This position will be expected to do field work at outdoor job sites between 50%-90% of the time.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance AD&D LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD Accident Cancer/Critical illness and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays 1 Bonus Work Anniversary Floating Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook. For questions please email the Human Resources Department at

How do you apply

Please visit our careers page at and select Brice Engineering LLC under the company tab.

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As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties responsibilities and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.