Environmental Health and Safety Technician

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

Duties and 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

Special Conditions of Employment:

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.  For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.