Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Technician student to participate in inspections of laboratory safety and building life safety at the Richmond Campus.

The role emphasizes communications with faculty and staff, and requires enrollment as a EKU student with related safety coursework preferred. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER is a plus, with non-exempt, part-time duties and a 20-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student at EKU.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are desired.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Environmental Health Science subjects such as Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous and Solid Waste, and Air Pollution.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Laboratory Safety Inspections - (Essential)
• 40% - Life Safety Building Inspections - (Essential)
• 20% - Email Communication to Faculty and use of webtma maintenance tools - (Essential)

Education

Must be enrolled as a student at EKU.

Job description

Title: Environmental Health and Safety Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R000 - Campus Operations Administration

Division: 4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01

Contact Person: Dekia Gaither

Job Summary/Basic Functions

EH&S Technicians will participate in the Department of Environmental Health and Safety activities including AED inspections, life safety building inspections, laboratory safety inspections, fume hood testing, hazardous chemical inventories, hazardous waste tracking, safety training (OSHA), environmental training (EPA). Technicians will also, upon proper certification, be involved in hazardous waste mitigation activities as well as on-campus transport of materials. The position requires frequent communication in the form of emails, memos, and reports with various University faculty, staff, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled as a student at EKU.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants ideally will have at least the following coursework in Environmental Health Science: Industrial Hygiene (EHS 340), Hazardous and Solid Waste (EHS 335), and Air Pollution (EHS 360). OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills are desired.

Job Duties

• 40% - Laboratory Safety Inspections - (Essential)
• 40% - Life Safety Building Inspections - (Essential)
• 20% - Email Communication to Faculty and use of webtma maintenance tools - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time