Environmental Services Technician – Hazardous Waste (InSite Chemist)
Description
Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Early morning shift, approximately 5:00 AM start
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (InSite Chemist) to support hazardous waste management operations at two healthcare facilities in the San Jose and Santa Clara areas.
This is a hands-on, primarily indoor position involving the collection, handling, segregation, and proper packaging of hazardous waste materials. The technician will conduct routine waste collection rounds throughout hospital facilities, assist with chemical bulking, and ensure waste is managed safely and in compliance with environmental regulations.
The position supports two locations, with approximately 2–3 days per week at each facility depending on operational needs.
This is not a laboratory-based chemistry position. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who enjoys physical work, takes safety seriously, and can work independently.
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
- Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
- Perform daily hazardous waste collection rounds throughout assigned healthcare facilities, including hospital departments and designated waste accumulation areas.
- Collect, sort, segregate, and properly package hazardous waste materials for safe storage and disposal.
- Perform chemical bulking activities while following established safety procedures and waste compatibility requirements.
- Inspect waste containers and accumulation areas to ensure proper labeling, storage, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with preparing and labeling drums and other waste containers for scheduled pickups.
- Maintain accurate waste records, documentation, and inventories as required.
- Follow all Clean Harbors safety policies, customer procedures, and applicable environmental regulations.
- Communicate effectively with site personnel and management regarding waste collection needs and operational concerns.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
- Work independently while providing reliable service at both assigned healthcare locations.
- Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
- Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
- Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Previous experience in janitorial services, environmental services, industrial cleaning, waste management, facilities maintenance, or a similar hands-on environment is preferred.
- Experience handling hazardous waste or chemicals is a plus but not required.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently, manage daily responsibilities, and follow established procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Comfortable performing physical work and handling waste materials in a healthcare environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and facility personnel.
- Relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- Ability to reliably report to both assigned locations.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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