Safety Systems Specialist

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Safety Systems Specialist proactively assists in planning, implementing, and maintaining the College’s safety system infrastructure and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment. This position assists in designing and maintaining a comprehensive inspection, audit plan, and schedule to ensure compliance with guidelines outlined by the Public Employees Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), to create a safe campus environment. This position is subject to call-in twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, and may be required to work holidays and weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Support Provides support in testing, monitoring, and the inspection of life and safety systems. This includes: 1) fire alarms, 2) sprinkler systems, 3) fire pumps, 4) Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), 5) eyewash and shower systems, 6) fume hoods, 7) elevators, 8) fire system back flow devices, 9) fire extinguishers, 10) AED’s, 11) building access/security systems and 12) all other safety systems and equipment on campus.
Under guidance, performs tasks related to authorizing and ensuring safe operations where hot work and confined space permits are required.
Performs visual inspections to identify safety issues that are a risk to the community and organization. Reports and escalates findings via appropriate channels to leadership
Maintains safety management systems outlined by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) so they meet or exceed fire and regulatory code requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and accreditation standards related to occupational safety, as directed.
Provides support in monitoring the campus safety, utility issues, and provides suggestions for corrective measures to enhance compliance.
Audits documents weekly to identify issues or deficiencies related to life safety.
Safety Programs Support Assists in minimizing risk associated with construction projects as they impact the campus community, monitors projects for safety violations, and promotes hazard and accident-free campuses by conducting periodic safety inspections.
Notifies appropriate individuals of the findings.
Monitors compliance in all aspects of site-specific safety planning, identifies hazards, implements control measures for maintenance activities, and traffic control techniques to safeguard workers and those passing through work zones.
Administrative As directed, collects and maintains pre-employment records of new employee safety training and certifications.
Manages all AHJ required training in the following areas: 1) fall protection, 2) forklift operation, 3) hazardous material spills, 4) chemical spills, 5) hazardous waste removal, and 6) crane and hoist safety.
Assists with documenting employee training on the college emergency response plan.
Maintains complete and accurate records for training, vendor contracts, certifications, licenses, inspections, and incident reports.
Records and compiles data, updates logs, schedules required preventive maintenance, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Notifies appropriate resources of inspection results and submits required work orders to Facilities, as needed
Culture of Respect Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Attends all required department meetings and trainings.
Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meets timelines and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the department as well as federal, state, and local code requirements.
Ensures the college name and image is perceived positively by external and internal stakeholders