Environmental Health and Safety Technician I – Division of Research Safety – 1027034-6689

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Health and Safety Technician I – Division of Research Safety

The Division of Research Safety provides oversight of research safety
and technical assistance to investigators while promoting a culture of
safety through the implementation and oversight of comprehensive safety
programs, building partnerships, and providing key services.

Job Summary

Provide technical support services primarily to the Universitys
Division of Research Safety (DRS) Regulated Waste (RW) program by
performing required environmental health and safety tasks, including
hazardous materials management. Duties involve exposure to and proper
handling of highly hazardous chemicals (including explosive, flammable,
toxic, reactive, infectious, and radioactive materials) and operating
heavy equipment, laboratory instruments, and pumps.

Duties & Responsibilities

– Waste Management

Safely transport and transfer waste to storage facilities; operate
and maintain equipment at storage facilities; maintain necessary
records associated with waste management; and transport/store
materials for final disposal.

– Waste Collection

Collect waste and samples from campus facilities; receive, organize,
and schedule collections/waste pick-ups; prepare waste prior to
disposal; perform general waste management tasks; maintain all
necessary documentation. Collect, enter, and maintain data for
regulatory compliance. Prepare standard reports.

– Safety Testing

Assist with laboratory safety programs; test safety devices, such as
emergency showers and eye washes.

– Administrative Operations

Perform routine tasks for CW program; order supplies; respond to
pick-up/scheduling questions; prepare documentation of procedures
and program elements, including recommendations for improvements and
updates, as needed. Perform other duties as needed to enhance the
mission and goals of DRS.

– Facility Maintenance

Assist with maintenance of the hazardous waste storage facilities,
including general housekeeping duties.

Additional Physical Demands

The incumbent must have the ability to wear a work uniform, steel toe
shoes/boots, eye, face, and hand protection, respiratory protection
(negative pressure full face respirator), and other protective equipment
or clothing, if required by position. The incumbent will be expected to
transport and manipulate 55-gallon drums weighing from 50 to 500 pounds
with the aid of a drum dolly, handle packages (bags, barrels, boxes)
weighing up to 100 pounds, and lift containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
The incumbent will qualify for these demands during a pre-employment
physical. The incumbent must be willing to work in physically stressful
situations, cope with seasonal weather changes, and handle dangerous and
hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any one or any combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the
following categories:

A. college course work in environmental sciences, biology,
chemistry, physics, engineering, or a closely related field as
measured by the following conversion table or its proportional
equivalent:

– 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
– Associates Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months
(18 months)
– 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
– Bachelors Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years
(36 months)

B. work experience that required environmental health and safety
knowledge and skills.

2. Possession of a State of Illinois Class D drivers license, if
required by the position

3. Possession of a State of Illinois Commercial Drivers Li ense, with
a hazardous materials endorsement, prior to completion of the
probationary period, if required by position.

4. Eligible to obtain approval by a medical practitioner to wear a
respirator, if required by the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

– Ability to understand the conceptual framework of microbiology and
chemistry, which would be obtained through college course work in
physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
– Ability to operate vehicles up to 28 feet long and 8 feet wide.
– Ability to accurately use computerized record systems and standard
office programs.
– Ability to follow-up on projects and use initiative and sound
judgment.
– Ability to operate large vehicles/machinery.
– Good communication, personal relations, time management,
organization, and prioritization skills.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3988 – Environmental Health &
Safety Technician I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. This
position has a compressed weekly schedule: Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The expected start date is
as soon as possible after the close date. Salary is commensurate with
experience. The previously determined salary range for this position was
$40,000 to $45,000.

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