Environmental Technician Jobs in Nebraska
Environmental Technician jobs in Nebraska are steadily active, concentrated in agricultural compliance, industrial site monitoring, and municipal water quality work, with openings at every level from entry-level field sampler to senior compliance specialist. The busiest hiring markets are Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, where employers such as Black Hills Energy, HDR Inc., and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy maintain consistent demand. Remediation support, air quality monitoring, and stormwater compliance are the specialties drawing the most postings across the state right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As our Environmental Services Technician at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, you’ll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized to protect everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to understand the importance of why and how we sanitize and disinfect different environments. You are in total control of your space- where process and supplies matter. You appreciate the cleanliness of our hospital, and it is a direct reflection of how we care for the people in our community.
We provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep you safe and while you’re providing that same level of safety to others.
Everyday you will be expected to:
- Provide routine cleaning and decluttering to appropriate areas of the hospital - dusting, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
- Restock supplies as needed in supply areas, common areas, and patient rooms. This may include soap, paper towels, bath tissue, facial tissue, bath linens, bed linens and your own cleaning supplies in supply closets.
- Learn and follow proper techniques for disposal of all medical waste, including biological or biohazard waste such as bodily fluids or sharp implements.
- Sanitize appropriate areas of the hospital using approved tools and routines which may vary by location. Patient rooms, emergency rooms, and operating rooms will all have their own procedures and vary from the hallways, nurses’ stations, waiting areas, and restrooms. Use proper chemicals, procedures, and equipment to clean and disinfect surfaces thoroughly.
- Adheres to all hospital required Safety, Risk Management and Infection Control practices
- Remain patient, kind and personable in all interactions with patients, visitors and staff.
We are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus and Shift Incentive to new hires that meet eligibility requirements
- High School Diploma preferred
- No experience required
#EVSjobs@GSH
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Pay Range
$15.67 - $22.14 /hour
As our Environmental Services Technician at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska, you’ll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized to protect everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to understand the importance of why and how we sanitize and disinfect different environments. You are in total control of your space- where process and supplies matter. You appreciate the cleanliness of our hospital, and it is a direct reflection of how we care for the people in our community.
We provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep you safe and while you’re providing that same level of safety to others.
Everyday you will be expected to:
- Provide routine cleaning and decluttering to appropriate areas of the hospital - dusting, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
- Restock supplies as needed in supply areas, common areas, and patient rooms. This may include soap, paper towels, bath tissue, facial tissue, bath linens, bed linens and your own cleaning supplies in supply closets.
- Learn and follow proper techniques for disposal of all medical waste, including biological or biohazard waste such as bodily fluids or sharp implements.
- Sanitize appropriate areas of the hospital using approved tools and routines which may vary by location. Patient rooms, emergency rooms, and operating rooms will all have their own procedures and vary from the hallways, nurses’ stations, waiting areas, and restrooms. Use proper chemicals, procedures, and equipment to clean and disinfect surfaces thoroughly.
- Adheres to all hospital required Safety, Risk Management and Infection Control practices
- Remain patient, kind and personable in all interactions with patients, visitors and staff.
We are offering a $1,500 Sign on Bonus and Shift Incentive to new hires that meet eligibility requirements
- High School Diploma preferred
- No experience required
#EVSjobs@GSH
Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.
Pay Range
$15.67 - $22.14 /hour
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The qualifications that appear most often in environmental technician jobs across Nebraska.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or a related field
- Familiarity with Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy regulations and reporting procedures
- Experience collecting and handling environmental samples in field conditions
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to rural Nebraska sampling sites
- Proficiency with data entry, environmental databases, and basic laboratory equipment
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to complete it upon hire
Environmental Technician Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental technician in Nebraska?
Most environmental technician positions in Nebraska require at minimum an associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field, though a bachelor's degree improves competitiveness. Nebraska does not issue a single statewide license for environmental technicians, but employers expect familiarity with Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy standards and often require HAZWOPER certification. Building field sampling experience through internships with state agencies or engineering firms is the most direct path into the role.
Which companies hire environmental technicians in Nebraska?
Nebraska environmental technician roles are posted by CommonSpirit Health, Good Samaritan, and Select Specialty Hospital and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nebraska's combination of agricultural operations, municipal utilities, and energy infrastructure creates consistent openings across both the private and public sectors throughout the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most environmental technician jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island are the Nebraska cities with the most environmental technician openings. Omaha generates the largest share of postings thanks to its concentration of engineering consulting firms, industrial facilities, and the regional offices of state and federal environmental agencies, while Lincoln's government offices and university research programs anchor demand there, and Grand Island's agricultural processing industry drives openings in the central part of the state.
Are there remote environmental technician jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring field sampling, site inspections, and laboratory analysis that cannot be done remotely. About 0% of environmental technician openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings typically cover data analysis, compliance report writing, or GIS mapping tasks that make up only a portion of the full role.
How can I get hired as a environmental technician in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field technician assistant or environmental monitoring aide roles at Nebraska engineering and consulting firms such as HDR Inc. or Olsson, which regularly bring on recent graduates for supervised field work. Internships with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy or Nebraska Public Power District provide hands-on exposure that employers value. A completed HAZWOPER 40-hour certification and any field sampling coursework strengthen an application significantly when work history is limited.
Where can I find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to environmental technician jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings updated regularly. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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