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How to hire a groundwater monitoring technician

Groundwater monitoring technician hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring groundwater monitoring technicians in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a groundwater monitoring technician is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new groundwater monitoring technician to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a groundwater monitoring technician, step by step

To hire a groundwater monitoring technician, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a groundwater monitoring technician:

Here's a step-by-step groundwater monitoring technician hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a groundwater monitoring technician job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new groundwater monitoring technician
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a groundwater monitoring technician do?

A groundwater monitoring technician does a lot of environmental monitoring, such as sampling soil and water along with air monitoring. Serving in this capacity, you will be expected to work with environmental technicians to examine problems with groundwater bodies. The end result of your analysis is valuable data about water systems which will help determine portable water, waste disposal, and construction developments.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your groundwater monitoring technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a groundwater monitoring technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A groundwater monitoring technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, groundwater monitoring technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of groundwater monitoring technicians and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Groundwater Monitoring TechnicianDescriptionHourly rate
    Groundwater Monitoring TechnicianEnvironmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented.$13-29
    Laboratory AnalystA Laboratory Analyst helps conduct experiments, run laboratory tests, and analyze results. They compile and record data for the documentation needed for testing and report preparation.$14-29
    Environmental Services SupervisorEnvironmental services supervisors direct and administer a healthcare facility's housekeeping program to maintain sanitation and occupational health. They help departments in charge of the cleanup, sanitation, pest control, housekeeping, and laundry... Show more$14-25
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Process Equipment
    • Patients
    • EEG
    • OSHA
    • LDAR
    • CPR
    • Control Valves
    • EKG
    • Air Quality
    • Safety Standards
    • Routine Maintenance
    • EMG
    • Environmental Monitoring
    • Condition Monitoring
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
    • Enroll pre-trial release and probation clients into strict alcohol abstinence and GPS monitoring programs.
    • Well inspections, which consist of making sure they are completed properly and getting a GPS coordinate.
    • Perform operational checks and acceptance testing on monitoring equipment to include calibration and maintenance on ACAMS and DAAMS.
    • Monitor epileptic patients for seizure activity.
    • Interpret remote patient EKG readings accurately and efficiently.
    More groundwater monitoring technician duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the groundwater monitoring technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A groundwater monitoring technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a groundwater monitoring technician in Indiana may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level groundwater monitoring technician. Additionally, a groundwater monitoring technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average groundwater monitoring technician salary

    $42,107yearly

    $20.24 hourly rate

    Entry-level groundwater monitoring technician salary
    $28,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 17, 2025

    Average groundwater monitoring technician salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$57,866$28
    2Massachusetts$56,152$27
    3Oregon$47,683$23
    4Pennsylvania$46,281$22
    5Minnesota$45,137$22
    6Maryland$44,835$22
    7Wyoming$42,070$20
    8Wisconsin$40,016$19
    9Texas$38,382$18
    10Illinois$38,366$18
    11Ohio$38,022$18
    12Louisiana$37,578$18
    13New Mexico$37,177$18
    14Alabama$36,393$18
    15South Carolina$36,276$17
    16Iowa$36,247$17
    17Colorado$35,708$17
    18Florida$31,542$15

    Average groundwater monitoring technician salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Huntington Hospital$60,643$29.161
    2Battelle$58,633$28.193
    3Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare$56,025$26.94
    4Northwestern Medical Center$50,801$24.42
    5White-Wilson Medical Center$46,875$22.543
    6Cheshire Medical Center$46,487$22.353
    7Nebraska Methodist Health System$45,911$22.07
    8Clean Harbors$45,077$21.6782
    9Memorial Hospital Of Gardena$42,949$20.65
    10Essentia Health$41,523$19.967
    11Medical University of South Carolina$40,491$19.476
    12Acuren$40,299$19.3713
    13Ceras Health$40,030$19.25
    14Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$39,870$19.17
    15Mayo Clinic$38,679$18.6027
    16The State of Oregon$38,647$18.581
    17Lehigh Valley Health Network$38,449$18.491
    18Sunrun$38,214$18.3730
    19Johns Hopkins Medicine$37,273$17.928
    20Healthcare Management Associates LLC$36,765$17.68
  4. Writing a groundwater monitoring technician job description

    A good groundwater monitoring technician job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a groundwater monitoring technician job description:

    Groundwater monitoring technician job description example

    Salary: $22-$30/hr (DoE)

    Location: Queens, NY

    Industry: Department of Defense

    Employment Type: Contract to perm

    Schedule: Part Time / As Needed between M-F 7am-4pm

    Overview: The scope of work includes conducting upwind and downwind perimeter air monitoring and documentation of construction activities as required by a Site Management Plan for the site. The air monitoring results, documentation and photographs will be included in a Periodic Review Report that will be submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This position may be physically demanding and will require safe lifting of monitoring equipment in an outdoor industrial environment, under variable weather conditions.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 4-year degree in geology, environmental engineering, science or construction-related field, and 5-8 years of construction/environmental/engineering experience.
    • First Aid, CPR & HAZWOPER certifications will be required to start but can obtain after offer acceptance
    • Must be able to 50lbs repeatedly over the course of a four-to-five-hour period and be comfortable with long periods of standing and walking
    • Familiarity with tasks and techniques typically associated with environmental field work.
    • Requires a fundamental knowledge of environmental sites, and sound safety minded judgment

    Responsibilities

    • Applies experience and increasing proficiency in the use of environmental practices, and company policies.
    • Conduct air monitoring, photo documentation, and follow work plan and safety plan requirements.
    • Regularly interacts with other employees and representatives from a variety of suppliers, subcontractors, and clients on project.
    • Perform DRILLING and GROUNDWATER SAMPLING
    • Report writing experience, writing investigation reports and doing logs.

    Keyword search string: Air Monitoring Technician, Construction and Environmental Safety, HAZWOPER,

    EOE/ADA

    #Clearance

  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find groundwater monitoring technicians for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your groundwater monitoring technician job on Zippia to find and recruit groundwater monitoring technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with groundwater monitoring technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new groundwater monitoring technician

    Once you've selected the best groundwater monitoring technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new groundwater monitoring technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a groundwater monitoring technician?

Before you start to hire groundwater monitoring technicians, it pays to consider both the one-off costs like recruitment, job promotion, and onboarding, as well as the ongoing costs of an employee's salary and benefits. While most companies that hire groundwater monitoring technicians pay close attention to the initial cost of hiring, ongoing costs are much more significant in the long run.

The median annual salary for groundwater monitoring technicians is $42,107 in the US. However, the cost of groundwater monitoring technician hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a groundwater monitoring technician for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $13 and $29 an hour.

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