SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN #00025755

Environmental Health & Safety

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory inspections for safety and environmental compliance
• Perform other safety inspections as requested and/required for university regulatory compliance, e.g. universal waste, shop safety, etc.
• Prepare and ship campus dangerous goods in compliance with DOT/IATA
• Conduct campus chemical / biological material inventories and assist in maintaining inventory database
• Perform and/or provide guidance to individuals conducting safety shower, eye wash stations, and fume hood inspections
• Assist with conducting fire extinguisher inspections, when needed
• Assist with collecting industrial hygiene samples
• Provide back up support to technician(s) collecting and/or inspecting campus Chemical Waste
• Respond to calls from campus personnel and assist with spill clean-up, air monitoring, etc.
• Attend training sessions that are required to maintain knowledge and skills for job position

Associate's degree in related/relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• An associate's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Management, or a related field is preferred but not required
• A minimum of three years' experience in laboratory and/or research activities is preferred but not required
• A valid driver's license is required
• Must submit to a baseline and periodic physical exams as required by law
• Must be able to wear a (full face)respirator (fit test and medical examination will occur within 6 months of hire)

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $18.75-$23.00 hourly.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS 8
University Title: SENIOR ENVIRONMENT HEALTH TECHNICIAN
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Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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