Campus Safety & Health Specialist — Facilities

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist focused on Facilities Services Operations. You will develop and enforce health and safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and deliver targeted trainings to keep campus operations compliant and safe.

You will lead cross-divisional safety initiatives, maintain reporting metrics, and collaborate with EH&S and facilities leadership to advance a strong safety culture across the University.

Qualifications

• Education: college/university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2-5 years in a related safety discipline.
• Certifications: Driver’s License – preferred across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supports occupational health and safety policies for Facilities Services Operations.
• Leads risk assessments, safety trainings, and incident investigations.
• Designs and deploys complex EHS initiatives aligning with fiscal year goals.
• Chairs the Facilities Services Safety Committee and coordinates related meetings.
• Coordinates safety onboarding and tracks training compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

MS Access

Safety management software

Office 365

Power BI

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist focused on Facilities Services Operations. You will develop and enforce health and safety programs, conduct risk assessments, and deliver targeted trainings to keep campus operations compliant and safe.

You will lead cross-divisional safety initiatives, maintain reporting metrics, and collaborate with EH&S and facilities leadership to advance a strong safety culture across the University.