About the Company
Looking for an exciting opportunity to grow with a dynamic and expanding environmental company? Look no further than JLM Environmental. We are one of Southern California’s fastest-growing environmental inspection companies, having performed over 42,000 inspections since 2011, and are actively seeking driven team members to help us achieve our ongoing growth goals. Our company culture is second to none, and you’ll enjoy working alongside a team of motivated professionals in a family-owned and operated atmosphere.
At JLM Environmental, we specialize in conducting safe and efficient inspections for hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead, mold, and radon. We provide these services across a range of properties, including residential homes, commercial buildings, schools, and churches throughout Southern California.
We encourage our associates to grow with us by promoting cross-training throughout our ever-expanding firm, including opportunities within our federally accredited in-house laboratory and state-certified training school. Join our team and become part of a company committed to environmental safety, professional development, and long-term growth. Stop looking for your next job and start looking for your ideal career at JLM Environmental.
About the Role
JLM Environmental is seeking a full-time Environmental Service Technician. This position is well suited for individuals with experience working independently in customers’ homes or businesses, particularly those who have inspected a property, explained or sold a service, and then completed an installation or provided the service.
Ideal candidates may come from field-service backgrounds such as pest control, termite or bed bug extermination, HVAC, solar panel installation, home inspections, restoration, construction services, telecommunications installation, appliance repair, or similar customer-facing trades.
Environmental inspection experience is not required. JLM Environmental is committed to fostering professional growth and providing opportunities for individuals to develop their expertise within the environmental consulting field. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in the field, communicating with property owners, identifying potential concerns, documenting findings, and providing excellent customer service while developing a new career trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough surveys of clients’ properties while following established inspection and sampling procedures.
- Perform environmental hazard surveys for asbestos, lead, mold, radon, fire and smoke byproducts, methamphetamine residue, and volatile organic compounds.
- Conduct visual inspections and collect samples using proper sampling techniques.
- Clearly explain the inspection process, recommended services, and potential next steps to clients.
- Identify opportunities for additional appropriate inspection services based on property conditions and client concerns.
- Accurately complete a Chain-of-Custody form for each inspection. Some jobs may require multiple forms.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports containing notes about materials, locations, quantities, property conditions, and other required information.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by confidently addressing clients’ questions and concerns with respect, professionalism, and expertise.
- Manage inspection and drive time efficiently to arrive on schedule and complete assigned appointments promptly.
- Maintain inspection equipment, supplies, documentation, and assigned company property.
Position Requirements
- Proven customer service experience.
- Experience working in a field-service, inspection, installation, sales, or customer-facing trade is strongly preferred.
- Comfortable explaining services and recommendations to residential and commercial clients.
- Ability to identify client needs without using aggressive or high-pressure sales tactics.
- Superb attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while following established company procedures.
- Ability to work in various environments, including indoors and outdoors, hot and cold temperatures, and inclement weather.
- Ability to properly wear Personal Protective Equipment due to potential exposure to environmental hazards such as asbestos, lead, mold, radon, methamphetamine residue, and volatile organic compounds.
- Physically capable of climbing ladders to access attics and roofs and entering confined spaces, including crawlspaces, to perform required duties.
- Ability to carry approximately 50 pounds throughout the workday.
- Availability to work approximately 40–50 hours per week.
- Ability to sit for up to 60% of the workday, including driving to job sites and completing office work.
- A motivated, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
Qualifications and Education
- Customer service experience required.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Field experience in pest control, bed bug extermination, HVAC, solar installation, home inspection, restoration, construction services, or another similar trade is preferred.
- Experience selling, recommending, installing, or providing services directly to property owners is preferred.
- Must maintain a clean DMV driving record and provide a driving record upon request.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
