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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Employee will work a full-time position (40 hours per week) including rotating weekend shifts, rotating holidays, and occasional on-call shifts required.
Overview:
This position must provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and attractive surroundings for the patients, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and/or Antelope Memorial Hospital’s Exposure Control Plan for Blood-borne Pathogens. The housekeeper maintains assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures as directed by the Laundry/Housekeeping Supervisor to assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Receive and follow cleaning schedule/instructions from the laundry/housekeeping supervisor and/or as outlined in established laundry/housekeeping service policies and procedures.
* Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
* Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids as required.
* Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
* Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.
* Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
* Plan work schedule for major tasks.
* Damp dust, clean/polish furniture, light fixtures, ledges, window sills
* Clean carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting as instructed.
* Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, disinfecting, deodorizing, spot cleaning, etc. as instructed.
* Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
* Dispose of waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with liners.
* Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. as instructed. Ensure CAUTION/SAFETY signs are properly setup PRIOR to performing such duties.
* Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes.
* Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).
* Wash windows as scheduled.
Ensure that work areas are clean and equipment, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, ends of work day, etc.
* Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper's training.
* Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
* Ensure that patient rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights are followed.
Physical Requirements:
The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 25 to 50 pounds.
Must possess the ability to:
* Works in all areas of the facilities.
* Be attentive to the details.
* Take the initiative to complete daily tasks as well as tasks scheduled on a less than daily basis.
* Make independent decisions when needed.
* Deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors and the general public.
* Resolve problems that arise and deal with conflict in a constructive way.
* Work harmoniously with department personnel and as well as other departments.
* Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to make suggestions.
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma. Experience in a health care facility and/or housekeeping preferred.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Employee will work a full-time position (40 hours per week) including rotating weekend shifts, rotating holidays, and occasional on-call shifts required.
Overview:
This position must provide clean, sanitary, comfortable, orderly and attractive surroundings for the patients, employees, and public. The housekeeper promotes sanitary conditions which prevent the spread of infection and odors. She/he may be required to perform tasks, which involve exposure to visible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination. The housekeeper must follow the required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of objects/materials and/or the clean-up of blood, infectious materials, or body fluids containing blood in accordance with the OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and/or Antelope Memorial Hospital’s Exposure Control Plan for Blood-borne Pathogens. The housekeeper maintains assigned areas in accordance with established policies and procedures as directed by the Laundry/Housekeeping Supervisor to assure that the highest degree of cleanliness and sanitation is maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Receive and follow cleaning schedule/instructions from the laundry/housekeeping supervisor and/or as outlined in established laundry/housekeeping service policies and procedures.
* Maintain facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition through washing, cleaning and replacement of equipment and furnishings.
* Requires working in damp, dusty and dirty areas. Must clean up human waste and other body fluids as required.
* Responsible for disposal of trash, waste, and other disposable materials.
* Must handle various cleaning solvents, chemicals, etc.
* Must comply with all regulations such as OSHA, EPA, State Health Department, etc.
* Plan work schedule for major tasks.
* Damp dust, clean/polish furniture, light fixtures, ledges, window sills
* Clean carpets including vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting as instructed.
* Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, disinfecting, deodorizing, spot cleaning, etc. as instructed.
* Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc. from surfaces using proper cleaning/disinfecting solutions.
* Dispose of waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacles with liners.
* Clean floors to include sweeping, dusting, damp/wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. as instructed. Ensure CAUTION/SAFETY signs are properly setup PRIOR to performing such duties.
* Clean wash basins, mirrors, commodes.
* Report any needed repairs immediately to supervisor (such as leaky faucets or toilets, loose tile, broken window panes, missing nuts or screws, beds needing repair, etc.).
* Wash windows as scheduled.
Ensure that work areas are clean and equipment, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, ends of work day, etc.
* Follow instructions on use of germicidal solutions to clean. All procedures for solution use will be part of the housekeeper's training.
* Use safety precautions in all housekeeping services.
* Ensure that patient rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights are followed.
Physical Requirements:
The housekeeper will be required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, pull and work a flexible schedule, must be able to move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 25 to 50 pounds.
Must possess the ability to:
* Works in all areas of the facilities.
* Be attentive to the details.
* Take the initiative to complete daily tasks as well as tasks scheduled on a less than daily basis.
* Make independent decisions when needed.
* Deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors and the general public.
* Resolve problems that arise and deal with conflict in a constructive way.
* Work harmoniously with department personnel and as well as other departments.
* Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to make suggestions.
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma. Experience in a health care facility and/or housekeeping preferred.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
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Environmental Technician Job Market in Nebraska
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What Nebraska Employers Look For
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 Bryan Health, CommonSpirit Health, and Boys Town and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Lincoln, Omaha, and Neligh 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 August 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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