Safety Manager

Position Summary

Lead, develop, and manage Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs to create a safe, compliant, and sustainable campus environment. In this high-impact leadership role, you will champion environmental compliance, health and safety initiatives, and risk management strategies across a dynamic college campus setting.

$72k annual salary (US Dollars)

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management

8AM-5PM Monday - Friday

• Ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Support and advance sustainability initiatives, such as recycling, energy conservation, and green cleaning practices.
• Partner with college Facilities team to align with institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary EH&S liaison for ABM and the college across the campus, including academic, residential, athletic, and administrative facilities.
• Manage compliance programs for laboratory operations, hazardous waste storage and disposal, stormwater/wastewater management, air quality, and chemical inventories.
• Coordinate sustainability efforts such as recycling programs, composting, and reduction of single-use plastics.
• Support safe operations of campus research and teaching laboratories by ensuring compliance with environmental health standards.
• Maintain and implement safety programs covering maintenance, custodial, grounds, athletic facilities, and laboratories.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local public health requirements.
• Promote safety practices for ABM team members and the broader campus community.
• Conduct environmental and safety risk assessments across labs, dormitories, athletic fields, and remaining campus locations.
• Identify hazards affecting people, research activities, and the environment, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead safety and environmental committees to ensure engagement and support.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as environmental permits, OSHA logs, chemical inventories, training records, and inspection reports.
• Investigate laboratory spills, chemical exposures, and safety incidents.
• Determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and prepare reports for both college stakeholders and ABM leadership.
• Deliver EH&S training for ABM employees, college staff, and students.
• Provide specialized training for laboratory personnel, groundskeeping crews, custodians, and maintenance staff.
• Develop and implement response plans for chemical spills and laboratory accidents.
• Coordinate drills with campus public safety, fire department, and emergency management.
• Promote a strong safety and sustainability culture throughout campus operations.
• Engage students, faculty, and staff in safety awareness campaigns and environmental responsibility initiatives.
• Monitor emerging EH&S regulations, sustainability practices, and higher education risk trends.
• Recommend and implement innovative strategies to improve campus EH&S performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of EH&S experience (education or campus setting preferred).
• Demonstrated success in managing environmental compliance, laboratory safety, and general workplace safety initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, state, and local regulations affecting higher education institutions.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse campus stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EH&S management systems.
• Ability to be on campus Monday through Friday required.