Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician
About The Position
As an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Technician, you'll play an important role in creating safe, healthy, and comfortable living and dining environments for thousands of Virginia Tech students. This is a hands-on position that offers a unique combination of environmental health, industrial hygiene, fire and life safety, pest management, and wildlife management responsibilities. The role involves performing pest control treatments, conducting mold assessments, inspecting fire safety equipment, or helping investigate indoor air quality concerns. Virginia Tech is looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, willing to learn, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Comprehensive training, mentoring, and professional development will be provided to help you become successful in each area of responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Driver's license.
- Ability to successfully complete required training programs and obtain certifications.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and coworkers.
- Ability to use computers and complete electronic documentation.
- Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and around environmental hazards while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Must have a criminal conviction check.
- Must have a driving check with a safe driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pest management.
- Experience in fire and life safety inspections.
- Experience in mold assessment or remediation.
- Experience in asbestos or lead inspections.
- Experience in building maintenance or facilities operations.
- Experience in environmental health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental health and safety programs across Virginia Tech residence halls and dining facilities.
- Perform pest control treatments.
- Conduct mold assessments.
- Inspect fire safety equipment.
- Investigate indoor air quality concerns.
- Perform wildlife management.
- Complete electronic documentation.
Benefits
- Training and support to obtain industry-recognized certifications.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
