EHS Technician: Fire, Lab Safety & IAQ

AFE; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Technician to support the OEHS Office in implementing safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management programs on campus.

You will assist faculty, staff, and students with plans, procedures, and requirements, conduct inspections, and help develop corrective actions while liaising with facilities management and administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and <1 year of EHS work experience or equivalent substitutions.
• Ability to obtain Certification in Industrial Hygiene, CHMM or CSP.
• Occasional lifting of heavy drums up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional use of Level C PPE and respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

• Assist campus fire safety program—inspections, AEDs, fire drills, and extinguishers.
• Support EHS services for research/teaching laboratories.
• Respond to IAQ concerns; interview occupants and prepare inspection reports.
• Perform fume hood and eyewash/safety shower inspections.
• Monitor renovation/construction sites for dust/noise containment.
• Support staff with safety programs (confined space, fall protection, PPE, asbestos).
• Coordinate hazardous materials receipt/transport and input data into the inventory system.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Associate's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Inventory management system

Data entry systems

Job description

UMass Boston is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety Technician to support the OEHS Office in implementing safety, environmental compliance, and emergency management programs on campus.

You will assist faculty, staff, and students with plans, procedures, and requirements, conduct inspections, and help develop corrective actions while liaising with facilities management and administration.