Safety Inspector

Company Description

Rooted in Tradition, Built for the Future

Penn West’s story spans more than 170 years.

California, Clarion, and Edinboro each opened their doors in the 1800s to students seeking opportunity through education. Across generations, these universities shaped leaders, educators, artists, innovators, and change-makers — building strong traditions of academic excellence and community impact.

In July 2022, these three proud institutions came together to form Penn West University — a forward-thinking, student-centered university designed to meet the needs of today’s learners while honoring the history and identity of each campus.

Today, Penn West serves students across Pennsylvania and beyond through campuses in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and a comprehensive Global Online presence. As one university with distinct campus identities, we offer a unified, high-quality educational experience rooted in flexibility, access, and real-world relevance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Conduct safety inspections of buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment for conformance with applicable state building and safety laws and regulations:

• Inspects University-owned or operated buildings, grounds, spaces, and equipment for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Inspects and tests fire alarm systems, within qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA
  72.
• Inspects and tests water-based fire protection systems, within qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA
  25 (i.e. fire pumps, standpipes, sprinklers, and fire hydrants).
• Inspects specialized fire suppression systems monthly in accordance with NFPA
  17.
• Inspects and tests emergency eyewash and safety showers.
• Inspects fall protection annually.
• Inspects above ground tanks or containers (55 gals or more) monthly in accordance with the EPA required Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan.
• Prepares detailed reports and maintains records of inspections.

Maintains safety systems and equipment for conformance with applicable state building and safety laws and regulations:

• Maintains fire alarm systems, within their qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA
  72.
• Maintains water-based fire protection systems, within their qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA
  25 (i.e. fire pumps, standpipes, sprinklers, and fire hydrants).
• Maintains records of maintenance.

Provide campus support for the comprehensive Penn West Accident and Illness Prevention Program under the direction of the Director of Safety &

Risk Management:

• Conducts building evacuation drills for University-owned or occupied buildings.
• Serves on the University’s Safety Committee
• Assists with the collection/disposal of campus hazardous and biological waste.
• Assists with incident investigations to determine the root cause (including injuries, property damage, and near-misses)
• Assist in the collection of preliminary information for safety concerns from faculty, staff, and students.
• Assists in the collection of preliminary information for indoor air quality concerns.
• Assists emergency response personnel on an as needed basis.
• Issues Hot Work Safety Permits
• Issues Fire Protection Impairment Permits and serves as the campus Fire Protection Impairment Coordinator.
• Issues Confined Space Entry Permits
• Updates chemical inventory database and assists with Hazardous Substance Survey form submission.

Provide supervision to Safety & Risk Management Student Employees:

• Provide support and direction for student employees regarding assigned tasks, including oversight of monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Review student employee work and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Approve payroll for student employees.

Assist Contractors:

• Coordinates, supervises, and assists outside contractors with additional inspection, testing, and repairs, when necessary.
• Monitors contractor job performance for quality assurance.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of safety principles and practices applicable to the construction, renovation, and…