EH&S Fire Safety Specialist I

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

State retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I in Boca Raton, FL. The role focuses on supporting the EH&S fire safety program, liaising with the State Fire Marshal, and coordinating inspections of facilities and construction sites to address fire safety deficiencies.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, coordinating safety equipment maintenance, delivering training, reviewing injury reports, and assisting with plans for new construction to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework may substitute for experience.
• Experience in EH&S with fire safety is a plus.
• Ability to coordinate inspections and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and prepares recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinates the maintenance of safety equipment.
• Conducts training programs to educate the university community as to preventative measures.
• Reviews accidental injury reports, conducts investigations and maintains statistics of accident cases.
• Assists in reviewing plans for new construction and renovation for compliance with applicable building codes.
• Provides support of general EH&S operations, i.e. record keeping, training, equipment maintenance, EH&S facilities and vehicle maintenance.
• Collects and transports hazardous wastes.
• Perform job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Inspections

Training programs

Accident investigations

Record keeping

Safety equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma

College coursework substitution

Job description

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist I in Boca Raton, FL. The role focuses on supporting the EH&S fire safety program, liaising with the State Fire Marshal, and coordinating inspections of facilities and construction sites to address fire safety deficiencies.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, coordinating safety equipment maintenance, delivering training, reviewing injury reports, and assisting with plans for new construction to