SAFETY TECHNICIAN at Arizona State University

Safety Technician

Arizona State University

ASU's Environmental Health and Safety

Campus: Tempe

JR101047

End Date:

February 4, 2025

Apply before midnight Arizona time

Department Statement:

With more than 70,000 students across four campuses, Arizona State University is a comprehensive public research university located in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. ASU's historic Tempe campus is home to

research-based academic disciplines. At the West campus, ASU offers students interdisciplinary programs for broad learning experiences. At the Polytechnic campus, students approach professional and technological programs through project based

learning. The Downtown Phoenix campus, the university's newest location, is focused on programs with public purpose. As one of the fastest growing research universities in the United States, Arizona State University offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals. In a leadership role, EHS works with the research and administrative communities to develop sound, cost effective solutions to the challenges associated with the development of compliance strategies and good practices. For more information about the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, please visit our website at: http://cfo.asu.edu/ehs . ASU offers tuition waivers (to include yourself, spouse and dependents), paid vacations and holidays, excellent benefit package, employee training and development opportunities to prepare you for the challenges ahead. The position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona and provides support to all four ASU campuses. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, professional licenses, Department of Motor Vehicle, and certifications. Possession of a current Arizona driver’s license is required upon employment.

$60,185.00 USD Annual

Job Description

ASU's Environmental Health and Safety is looking to hire an experienced Safety Technician for Hazardous Waste handling for the university. Monitors, controls, and processes biological, chemical, radioactive materials and associated hazardous wastes which includes but is not limited to: disposal, moving, storage, inventory, instrument calibration, surveys, and clean-up. Incumbent will move heavy objects. Pay range is $50,000 - $60,185 per year; Depends on experience.

Essential Duties:

Performs routine and frequent heavy labor tasks related to on and off-site handling storage, packaging, transport and/or disposal of hazardous materials.

• Processes routine incoming hazardous material shipments.
• Arranges for the safe handling of hazardous materials, including biologicals, chemicals, and radioactive materials.
• May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials (e.g., biologicals, chemicals, and radioactive and potentially radioactive substances).
• Participates in processing hazardous materials which includes receiving, logging, labeling, segregating, classifying, and packaging.
• Assists in performing radiation measurements and maintaining security of material and waste in storage in areas and processing sites.
• Maintains, calibrates and operates measuring equipment (e.g., equipment used for gas detection, mercury vapor analysis, and radiation detection).
• May participate in routine swipes and exposure surveys of hazardous materials storage and processing sites and documents results; collects samples and performs routine analyses and processes analytical data.
• Uses chemical identification supplies (e.g., pH paper, test strips) and reports hazards according to documented procedures.
• Assists staff in a wide variety of duties including surveys, calibration of instruments, and material inventory.
• Assists in inspections to ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, procedures, regulations and standards related to hazardous materials.
• Makes observations and summarizes data regarding the status of various systems as assigned.
• Prepares and maintains complete, concise and legible records of activities as required.
• Responds to emergency situations involving hazardous materials incidents at a specific site.
• Assists with testing and servicing equipment and systems.
• Participates as a member of the University spill response team.
• Participates in emergency drills and actual emergencies as required.
• Participates in respiratory protection program;
• Participates in University medical surveillance programs, which may include vaccinations.
• Provides advice, assistance and monitoring services to personnel on routine matters.
• Operates trucks, pumps, vacuum equipment, oil boom, generators, etc.
• Required to operate box truck and other heavy machinery after training.
• May assist with pollution prevention programs and sustainability education programs.
• May assist in performing pollution prevention and sustainability field surveys.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience handling a variety of hazardous waste and the following skills-
• Performs routine and frequent heavy labor tasks related to on and off-site handling storage, packaging, transport and/or disposal of hazardous materials.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling a variety of weighted containers.
• Operate box truck and other heavy machinery.
• Working in a team -oriented environment.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse 75 percent; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work 10 percent.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds 15 percent.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Working in laboratories, shops, waste facilities and other hazardous locations.
• Works in indoor and outdoor environments that may include extreme weather conditions; hot in summer and cold in winter

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$926.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources .

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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