27-12 Environmental Health & Safety Technician (Management Technician

Position: 27-12 Environmental Health & Safety Technician (Management Technician)
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) invites applicants for the position of Safety Technician.

The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental and occupational health and safety programs throughout West Chester University's campus. EHS oversees occupational health and safety, fire safety, environmental protection, and laboratory and research safety;

conducts inspections; monitors and analyzes problem areas and provides safety and health training.

The Environmental Health and Safety Technician responds to and mitigates health and safety incidents and assists the EHS and Fire Safety Specialists with testing, inspections, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate health and safety experience including hazardous materials management, inspections, investigations, and support of industrial hygiene and / or occupational health and safety concerns; excellent customer service skills; the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and the ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse campus constituents including students, faculty, staff, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities include:

* Investigate concerns related to occupational health and safety matters including but not limited to odor, mold, noise, indoor air quality, and ergonomics

* Conduct laboratory safety inspections

* Conduct underground storage tank inspections

* Conduct site inspections to support stormwater management programs

* Collaborate with campus groups to identify stormwater management activities and best practices

* Conduct hazardous waste storage inspections

* Assist with hazardous waste, biohazard waste and universal waste programs including inventory, labeling waste containers, handling and transporting hazardous substances, and response to spills

* Use air monitoring equipment and assist in obtaining asbestos and lead building samples

* Prepare chain of custody forms

* Assist with development and facilitation of employee environmental health and safety training programs

* Escort contractors and vendors at work sites

* Perform other duties as assigned

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.

* Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information;

OR

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An associate's degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.

* A valid driver's license

Required…