Environmental Technician Jobs in California
Environmental Technician jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in environmental consulting, oil and gas remediation, water quality, and public agency compliance work at every level from field technician to senior environmental scientist. The largest hiring volumes are in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento, where firms such as AECOM, Stantec, and Tetra Tech maintain long-term California operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are soil and groundwater sampling, hazardous waste management, and air quality monitoring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.
Responsibilities:
- One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
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Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.
Responsibilities:
- One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.
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Environmental Technician Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Waste Management & Environmental Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental technician jobs across California.
- California Department of Toxic Substances Control registration or HAZWOPER 40-hour certification recognized in California
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or a related field
- Experience collecting and logging soil, water, or air samples in field conditions
- Familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act reporting and documentation requirements
- Valid California driver's license for field site access across regional project areas
- Proficiency with environmental data management software and field sampling equipment
Environmental Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental technician in California?
Most California employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a closely related field. HAZWOPER 40-hour certification is a near-universal requirement for field work involving hazardous materials, and many positions expect familiarity with California Environmental Quality Act procedures. Technicians who pursue certification as a Registered Environmental Assessor through the California Environmental Protection Agency or earn a Professional Geologist license from the California Board for Geologists and Geophysicists gain a meaningful edge for advancement.
Which companies hire environmental technicians in California?
California environmental technician roles are posted by Providence, Republic Services, and Prime Healthcare Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of active Superfund sites, refinery corridors, and state infrastructure projects means large environmental consulting and engineering firms maintain especially consistent hiring here year-round.
Which California cities have the most environmental technician jobs?
San Jose, San Diego, and Torrance account for the highest concentration of environmental technician openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its industrial remediation and port-area compliance work, the Bay Area through its tech campus environmental programs and legacy contamination sites, and Sacramento through state agency postings, water board contracts, and proximity to Central Valley agricultural environmental monitoring.
Are there remote environmental technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental technician work is fundamentally field-based, requiring on-site sampling, equipment operation, and direct site inspection, which limits how much can be done remotely. About 0% of environmental technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are almost always data reporting, regulatory writing, or project coordination roles rather than hands-on field assignments.
How can I get hired as a environmental technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a field technician or environmental technician assistant role at a California-based consulting firm, where on-the-job HAZWOPER training is common. Large firms such as AECOM and Stantec regularly bring on recent graduates for entry-level field sampling positions. Community college environmental technology programs at schools like Foothill College or Cal Poly Pomona's certificate tracks produce candidates ready for these roles, and a completed HAZWOPER 40-hour card before applying noticeably improves callback rates.
Where can I find and apply to environmental technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to environmental technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred region, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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