Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to join the Risk Management department as an Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator. In this role, you will support the daily operations within the Environmental Health and Safety office that supports the health and safety of the University by developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving EHS programs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and promoting the health and safety of the University community and environment. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent.
Over one through three years of related environmental, safety, inspection, physical plant operations, or construction work, with proficiency in standard office software and administrative tasks.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, environmental field or equivalent.
OSHA 30-hour certificate, OSHA Hazwoper 40-hour certificate or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Additional years of experience as described above, including conducting safety talks, demonstrations, or virtual/online training.
Computer experience with Word, Excel, and other applicable software.

Responsibilities

Plan, inspect, coordinate, and monitor campus remediation projects, ensuring compliance with university standards and maintaining accurate project records.
Assist in EHS activities, focusing on inspecting campus equipment, and projects to ensure safe operation and compliance with university standards. Performs inspections and testing of safety devices, facilities, machinery, equipment, and abatement practices across campus, including buildings, trade shops, classrooms, laboratories, and grounds. Follows standardized inspection procedures and uses appropriate equipment, devices, or protocols to ensure environmental health and worker occupant safety. Findings are summarized or otherwise presented to the appropriate EHS technical and professional staff for review and necessary action.
Ensure environmental health and safety monitoring equipment is accurately calibrated, properly maintained, and meets recognized industry standards.
Coordinate inspections, maintenance, and repairs for man-lifts, cranes, and other equipment requiring annual safety certification.
Delivers training on designated program areas or equipment operation, using content reviewed and approved by the supervisor to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Support virtual training programs, including LMS administration, course updates, tracking, and user support.
Initiate and track safety-related work orders to promptly address hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Maintain electronic records of EHS activities, including audit and inspection reports, exposure assessments, incident reports, permits, SOPs, and certifications, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for compliance and reporting.
Prepare and compile EHS reports, including audit findings, inspection results, incident data, and compliance metrics to support program management and operational needs.
Apply working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, EPA, and BSU procedures, following regulatory requirements and safety precautions.
Respond as needed to emergency calls or alarms, providing on-site safety support and coordination.
Work with the EHS team to plan and execute initiatives supporting departmental goals.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

paid 10 to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
10 holidays a year
paid parental leave (6 weeks)
affordable health and dental insurance
robust long-term disability and life insurance plans
a range of retirement benefits
cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State
cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree
cover 80 percent of your graduate tuition
comprehensive medical and dental plans
a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to)
a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family