Environmental Health & Safety Technician

General Summary of Position

The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will work, in conjunction with the other members of the OEHS Office, with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the administration, in the implementation and execution of UMass Boston's safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management programs. The OEHS Technician will assist University personnel in understanding UMass Boston plans, procedures and guidelines, as well as federal, state and local requirements;

will be responsible for conducting and assisting facility managers and supervisors with inspections and audits; will assist in the implementation of corrective action strategies; and will provide periodic status reports to management.

The Environmental Health and Safety Technician will work, in conjunction with the other members of the OEHS Office, with faculty, staff, students, contractors, and the administration, in the implementation and execution of UMass Boston's safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management programs. The OEHS Technician will assist University personnel in understanding UMass Boston plans, procedures and guidelines, as well as federal, state and local requirements;

will be responsible for conducting and assisting facility managers and supervisors with inspections and audits; will assist in the implementation of corrective action strategies; and will provide periodic status reports to management.

• Assist in the campus fire safety program including: building fire safety and fire extinguisher inspections, campus hot work permits, fire drills, AED inspections and maintenance
• Assist with a wide variety of EHS services in support of research and teaching laboratories;
• Respond to indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns throughout the campus; interview occupants, inspect the area to identify the cause and take basic IAQ measurements, when appropriate; prepare a written inspection report;
• Perform regular fume hood and eye wash/ safety shower inspections
• Inspect renovation and construction sites and assist in monitoring dust and noise containment;
• Assistant other staff with Facilities maintenance worker safety programs, including Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Asbestos Operations and Management and Fork Lift safety, among others;
• Provide support/back up to other OEHS staff with receipt and transport of hazardous materials to end user; collect and transport laboratory waste and other hazardous materials to central accumulation sites;

Bachelor's or degree in a relevant scientific discipline and less than one (<
1) year of environmental health and safety work experience required or the following substitutions:

Associate's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of three-five (3-5) years of environmental health and safety work experience; or o High school diploma and a minimum of five-seven (5-7) years of environmental health and safety work experience. Specific experience with laboratory, office and facility based populations required Ability to obtain a Certification in Industrial Hygiene, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or Certified Safety Professional required.

Occasional lifting and moving of heavy drums and other materials may be required. Occasional use of level C chemical protective clothing and respiratory protection will be required.

• Experience in the public sector and with diverse populations preferred;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative databases;
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and municipal codes and standards that pertain to typical OEHS…