Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician

Job Description

Help Create a Safe and Healthy Hokie

Experience:

As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician, you'll play an important role in creating safe, healthy, and comfortable living and dining environments for thousands of Virginia Tech students. Every day, your work helps ensure students have a safe and healthy place to live, study, and build lifelong memories.

This is a hands‑on position that offers a unique combination of environmental health, industrial hygiene, fire and life safety, pest management, and wildlife management responsibilities. No two days are exactly alike. One day you may be performing pest control treatments, the next conducting a mold assessment, inspecting fire safety equipment, or helping investigate an indoor air quality concern.

If you enjoy solving problems, working independently, learning new skills, and making a meaningful impact, this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in environmental health and safety.

We understand that few candidates will have experience in every aspect of this position. We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, willing to learn, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Comprehensive training, mentoring, and professional development will be provided to help you become successful in each area of responsibility.

As an EHS Technician, you will support environmental health and safety programs across Virginia Tech residence halls and dining facilities

Virginia Tech is committed to investing in your professional growth. Over your first three years, you'll receive training and support to obtain industry‑recognized certifications that will expand your knowledge and advance your career.

• Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator
• Virginia Licensed Asbestos Inspector
• Virginia Licensed Lead Inspector
• Virginia Wildlife Control Operator (WCO)
• Certified Nuisance Animal Professional (CNAP)

• Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator Certification

• Virginia Asbestos Inspector License
• Virginia Lead Inspector Certification

• Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs and obtain certifications.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to use computers and complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and around environmental hazards while using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Experience in one or more of the following is preferred, but not required:

• Pest management
• Fire and life safety inspections
• Mold assessment or remediation
• Asbestos or lead inspections
• Building maintenance or facilities operations
• Environmental health and safety

3

Non‑Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

Salary $50,000 - $55,000/year and commensurate with experience

40

August 6, 2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

Work schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and as needed to provide customer service and emergency response.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands‑on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem‑solvers. A comprehensive land‑grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional…