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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As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.
To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.
- Cleans and sanitizes all patient and ancillary departments, offices and public areas. Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceiling, patient and non-patient furniture, fans, vents, fixtures, floors, carpets and windows. Cleans assigned areas within the given eight-hour period. Selects and prepares proper chemical solution for all jobs. Compliance must meet department cleaning standards.
- Collects and transports infectious, chemo, pharmaceutical and pathological waste in special waste containers. Collects, processes and disposes of trash and linen throughout the facility. Compliance will be met at 100% as per Universal Precautions and Glove Policy.
- Maintains janitors' carts/closets stocked and neat. Compliance will be met at 100%.
- Replaces cubicle curtains in each assigned area every other month, sooner if needed. Cleans vents and fans in all assigned areas monthly.
- Completes meeting and event room set-ups. Moves, arranges and replaces furniture and equipment at least 15 minutes prior to meeting or event.
- High School Graduate General Studies or or equivalent education and/or experience or High School GED General Studies or or equivalent education and/or experience
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
Pay Range
$29.77 - $33.89 /hour
As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.
To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.
- Cleans and sanitizes all patient and ancillary departments, offices and public areas. Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceiling, patient and non-patient furniture, fans, vents, fixtures, floors, carpets and windows. Cleans assigned areas within the given eight-hour period. Selects and prepares proper chemical solution for all jobs. Compliance must meet department cleaning standards.
- Collects and transports infectious, chemo, pharmaceutical and pathological waste in special waste containers. Collects, processes and disposes of trash and linen throughout the facility. Compliance will be met at 100% as per Universal Precautions and Glove Policy.
- Maintains janitors' carts/closets stocked and neat. Compliance will be met at 100%.
- Replaces cubicle curtains in each assigned area every other month, sooner if needed. Cleans vents and fans in all assigned areas monthly.
- Completes meeting and event room set-ups. Moves, arranges and replaces furniture and equipment at least 15 minutes prior to meeting or event.
- High School Graduate General Studies or or equivalent education and/or experience or High School GED General Studies or or equivalent education and/or experience
Where You'll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
Pay Range
$29.77 - $33.89 /hour
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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, Sutter Health, and Republic Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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?
Long Beach, Irvine, and Anaheim 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 September 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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