Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Position: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I
Location: Northern

## Environmental Health and Safety Specialist IApply:
Boca Raton:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 5, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
REQ
22913
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* Position Summary:

** Florida Atlantic University is seeking an
** Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I** - Boca Raton, FL.The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I primary duties are in support of the EH&S fire safety program, including but not limited to serving as a liaison to State Fire Marshal and coordination of SFM inspections of facilities and construction sites, responding to fire alarms, coordinating corrective actions for fire safety deficiencies.
** Summary of Responsibilities
*** Conducts inspections and prepares recommendations for corrective action.
* Coordinates the maintenance of safety equipment.
* Conducts training programs to educate the university community as to preventative measures.
* Reviews accidental injury reports, conducts investigations and maintains statistics of accident cases.
* Assists in reviewing plans for new construction and renovation for compliance with applicable building codes.
* Provides support of general EH&S operations, i.e. record keeping, training, equipment maintenance, EH&S facilities and vehicle maintenance.
* Collects and transports hazardous wastes.
* Perform job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
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** If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
* Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
* State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
* State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
* Sick Leave Pool Program.
* Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
* Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
* Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://.php
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience required.  Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
** Salary:**$27.50 Hourly
** College or Department:
** EH&S:
Operations
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* Location:

** Boca Raton
** Work Days and

Hours:

** Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.

- 5 p.m.
** Final date to receive applications:
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