Chemical and Hazardous Materials Technician

Kennesaw State University•Kennesaw, GA

50d

About The Position

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Supports the day-to-day operations of chemicals and hazardous waste management programs. Responsibilities include maintaining chemical inventory, conducting facility and equipment inspections, collecting waste materials, and coordinating proper disposal to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices, and University policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Three (3) years of relevant experience.
Able to wear appropriate protective equipment including respirator
Able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of universal and hazardous waste rules and regulations
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Demonstrated customer service skills and professional phone/email etiquette

Nice To Haves

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act training (RCRA)
Hazardous materials transportation training (DOT)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (HAZWOPER)
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Responsibilities

Assists in collection and disposal of chemicals, biological and universal waste materials
Prepares materials for waste shipments, including documentation and labeling
Inspects and assesses waste accumulation areas for compliance
Assists in coordinating hazardous wastes pick-up and disposal by the approved vendors.
Maintains chemical and hazardous material inventories across the campus
Assists in providing training end users on proper handling of waste and chemicals
Assist sin response to hazardous materials incidents such as spills or leaks
Conducts inspections of emergency eye wash and safety showers
Assists in maintaining Material Safety Datasheets
Assists in general health and safety tasks, as part of EHS team