Supply Technician 1 - Environmental Health & Safety

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

2d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time Supply Technician 1 to work for the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) department. As part of the EH&S campus chemical inventory program, the Supply Technician will be responsible for identifying and handling boxes containing chemicals, opening boxes with chemicals, re-packaging chemicals into original shipping boxes and safely delivering chemical packages directly to customers on campus. The Supply Technician conducts physical chemical inventories of buildings, laboratories, and workspaces that house chemicals. Additionally, the Supply Technician is responsible for completing data entry activities as directed by the Manager, Chemical Management Services (MCMS). The Supply Technician is also responsible for maintaining the EH&S space in Central Receiving warehouse, maintaining the EH&S vehicles used by the inventory team, and other inventory related duties as needed and as time allows. The successful applicants will possess skills essential to this position such as the ability to perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, read and understand instructions, forms, and other pertinent materials, complete standard forms, lift and move heavy packages, and communicate effectively with others in person and on the telephone. The successful applicant will also have general knowledge of basic computer functions, calculator functions, and keyboarding techniques. PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-001, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-001.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of stocking, storeroom or warehouse experience which included maintaining inventory records, inventory storage and handling, shipping and receiving materials and equipment, and/or ordering supplies, equipment and materials; OR One year of experience as a Supply Assistant in Nevada State service; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Ability to perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Read and understand instructions, forms, and other pertinent materials
• Complete standard forms
• Lift and move heavy packages
• Communicate effectively with others in person and on the telephone
• General knowledge of basic computer functions, calculator functions, and keyboarding techniques

Responsibilities

• Identifying and handling boxes containing chemicals
• Opening boxes with chemicals
• Re-packaging chemicals into original shipping boxes and safely delivering chemical packages directly to customers on campus
• Conducts physical chemical inventories of buildings, laboratories, and workspaces that house chemicals
• Completing data entry activities as directed by the Manager, Chemical Management Services (MCMS)
• Maintaining the EH&S space in Central Receiving warehouse
• Maintaining the EH&S vehicles used by the inventory team
• Other inventory related duties as needed and as time allows

Benefits

• Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
• The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED