Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Details•San Diego, CA

9d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Assists in the design and implementation of the Environmental Health and Safety program for the entire campus and surrounding communities. Performs skilled-level work throughout the full spectrum of environmental health and safety practices as directed by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety. Assists in the compliant implementation of City, County, State, and Federal regulations. Conducts and documents inspections on Fire safety equipment, eyewash stations and safety showers, laboratory safety, general building occupancy, and hazardous waste collection, storage, and disposal. Will provide safety training as mandated in a variety of subject matters including, but not limited to, new employee orientation, hazardous waste handling, ergonomics, environmental compliance, confined space entry, fall protection, and numerous safety trainings on a variety of topics for Facilities Management staff. Provides follow-up investigation on incidents and injuries, including developing corrective action plans and tracking items to closure. Serves as a member of the Emergency Preparedness team and other safety related committees. Works closely with Public Safety and other campus colleagues.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific or public health field is strongly preferred, along with minimum two years professional experience in a comprehensive environmental health and safety program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Commensurate and extensive credentials, training, and experience in a comprehensive environmental health and safety program may be substituted in lieu of the Bachelor's degree requirement
General knowledge of fire and life safety codes and requirements
General knowledge of building codes and occupancy requirements
General knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal environmental health and safety regulations and policies
General knowledge of environmental health and safety principles and practices
High interpersonal skill to communicate effectively in writing, in-person, and over the telephone to a diverse audience including students, faculty, and staff
Knowledge of and experience in ergonomic principles and best practices
Ability to exercise good judgment in effective time-management skills in the prioritization and proper execution of work when there are multiple tasks and competing priorities
Valid CA driver's license
Ability to develop and conduct training programs
Possess good organizational skills
Ability to meet and work effectively with students, faculty, staff and other outside agency professionals and possess strong team working skills
Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in written and oral form
Knowledge of ergonomic principles and control measures.
Working knowledge of and/or possess the aptitude to learn National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) standards and enforcement, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and regulations, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and other applicable regulations.
Ability to collect, assess, and interpret date in order to effectively and accurately report on metrics, trends, statistics, etc.
Possess excellent human relations skills

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience, specifically in a university setting, preferred
Safety Management Specialist (SMS) Certification preferred
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certification preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect and accurately maintain current documentation related to the status of fire safety equipment, fire safety systems, emergency showers, and eyewash stations.
Inspect and report building safety hazards and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Routinely audit campus facilities and work processes assuring compliance with all pertinent environmental health and safety policies, rules, and regulations.
Inspect and document laboratory fume hood testing (annually).
Investigate and report safety hazards/chemical spills and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Develop and conduct training related to a new employee general safety and injury/illness prevention programs.
Investigate workplace accidents and provide recommendations for corrective action.
Maintain, update, and document safety programs including, but not limited to, confined space entry, lock out/tag out, forklift operation, fall protection, working at heights, etc.
Maintain all requisite records and reports as directed by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety.
Maintain pressure vessel inventory and permits.
Perform ergonomic evaluations for office and field personnel, including written recommendations that can lessen the likelihood and reduce the incidence of injury.
Participate in campus disaster/emergency preparedness.
Maintain current and accurate library (physical and electronic) of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information and inventory of all chemicals used or stored on campus.
Audit disposal of Hazardous Materials
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and/or the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management