Environmental Health & Safety Technician

General Definition of Work

The environmental health & safety technician, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion responding to environmental safety and health concerns. Position also assists with routine environmental safety and health tasks to reduce the risk of infectious disease, indoor air quality issues, biohazard and chemical exposure. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Stewardship.

Salary/Status

Hourly NC 10/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Director of Environmental Health and Stewardship

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Perform all work in accordance with established standards, methods, and practices
• Complete tasks related to infectious disease control through chemical disinfection; scope may include minor building component removal including chemical waste
• Handle materials that may contain infectious disease or blood borne pathogens
• Perform limited bacterial growth remediation
• Use various mechanical devices and manual tools associated with disinfection
• Identify and report building health and safety deficiencies in facilities
• Clean air vents periodically to reduce microbial growth
• Support health inspection improvement process
• Support water quality program through water sampling and flushing protocols
• Conduct limited and minor environmental sampling
• Support Summer Mobile Inspection Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program
• Periodically replace discharged/expired fire extinguishers of various chemical origins
• Replace district Automated External Defibrillator (AED) expired battery components
• Participate in training and attend meetings as required
• Perform related work as assigned or required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of basic North Carolina Department of Labor (OSHA) regulations
• Knowledge of basic Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Knowledge of electrostatic sprayers and disinfection techniques
• Knowledge of workplace hazards, appropriate safety techniques, and proper lifting procedures
• Knowledge of and physical ability to assist maintenance team with minor repairs related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and general health concerns
• Ability and willingness to pursue licenses and certifications as part of a professional development plan
• Ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documents, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to wear N95 or half-face respiratory protection
• Ability to follow chemical usage instructions including mathematic skills related to dilution ratios of cleaning products
• Ability to use a ladder, unload supplies and equipment, and move or arrange furniture & equipment to complete assigned chemical disinfection tasks
• Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
• Ability to work non-traditional hours such as second shift, nights, and weekends
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment
• Ability to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor
  
  

Education And Experience

• Associate's degree in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, or related field or minimum three (3) years of related work experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience