TES Health and Safety Technician

Auburn University is seeking a TES Health and Safety Technician for a seasonal position in Auburn, AL. The role involves conducting safety inspections, supporting health programs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include participating in emergency response, managing hazardous conditions, and preparing reports. Candidates must have a high school education and be prepared for physical tasks. Auburn offers a supportive culture and generous benefits.
Position Information

Requisition Number TES2792P Home Org Name Property Management Scvs Division Name Student Affairs Position Title TES Health and Safety Technician Estimated Hours Per Week 30-40 Hours Anticipated Length of Assignment Seasonal Job Summary Property Management Services at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Health and Safety Technician!

Overview:
Provides assistance with Health and Safety conducting quality inspections/operation for Life Safety equipment. Performs technical duties to include providing support for Auburn University environmental, safety and health programs; to recognize, eliminate, and control safety and health hazards and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, national consensus standards and the Auburn University Safety Policy.

Areas of Specialization:
This job may specify responsibilities pertaining to competencies necessary for one or more focused position specializations. These include the following areas: Safety and Health Inspection; Medical Surveillance Programs; Industrial Hygiene; Food Safety Inspection; Laboratory and Building Safety Inspection; Fume hood Certification; Safety Cabinet Certification; Hazardous Waste Management; Radiological Management.
Essential Functions
• May participate in the chemical spill emergency response team.
• May assist with control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions.
• May assist with preparation of reports for control and correction of hazards.
• Conducts safety inspections, certifications and sample collection as required. Including Fire extinguishers, weather radios, building generators, vehicles, building common areas, etc.
• May assist with the disposal and/or elimination safety hazards, hazardous water, radiological waste, and pathological waste.
Why Work at Auburn?
• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Required Education and Experience:
High School Education or equivalent

Physical Requirements/ADA:
• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
• Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, climbing, or balancing, and lifting more than 100 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $15.50 - $18.50 per Hour Work Hours 7:30 am - 4:00 pm City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama Posting Date 07/29/2024 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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