Environ Hlth & Safety Tech 1

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking an Environ Health & Safety Tech 1 to monitor and enforce safety, health, and environmental standards on campus. Under supervision, you will assist in inspections to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and report hazardous conditions.

You will support activities across occupational safety, chemical safety, hazardous materials/waste, industrial hygiene, fire safety, and environmental affairs, with opportunities to learn and grow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of related experience.
• Completed degree(s) above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: knowledge of industrial hygiene and environmental health standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic routine inspections of university facilities for compliance with chemical, environmental, and occupational safety standards.
• Reports non-compliance or hazardous conditions found.
• Develops and submits recommendations to senior personnel to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Uses monitoring, sampling, and analytical equipment to gather data and enter records.
• Assists with testing, repair, and maintenance of safety equipment and systems.
• Assists in evaluating, collecting, preparing, and inventorying hazardous chemicals for transport and disposal.
• Monitors and records functionality and location of safety systems such as extinguishers and alarms; assists in emergency responses.
• Keeps abreast of changes in state, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety codes.

Skills

Industrial hygiene knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Environ Hlth & Safety Tech 1

Summary:
Under direct supervision, participates with senior environmental health and safety technicians in monitoring and controlling safety, health and environmental standards in accordance with state and federal codes and regulations. Performs facility inspections for compliance with university policies, procedures, regulations, and standards to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Reports non-compliance or hazardous conditions found. May specialize in one or more of the following areas: occupational safety, chemical safety, hazardous materials/waste, industrial hygiene, fire safety, or environmental affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts periodic routine inspections of university facilities, including branch campus and other of-campus facilities, for compliance with chemical, environmental, and occupational safety standards; reports non-compliance or hazardous conditions found.
• Develops and submits recommendations to senior level personnel within the unit to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilizes a variety of monitoring, sampling, and analytical equipment and instruments to gather and enter data records.
• Assists with testing, repair, and maintenance of a variety of safety equipment including monitoring, sampling, and analytical equipment and instruments.
• Assists in evaluating, collecting, preparing, and inventorying hazardous chemicals for transport and disposal.
• Assists with monitoring and recording functionality and location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, special ventilation systems, and/or other safety-related items.
• Under direction, participants in responding to emergency situations involving hazardous materials, fire and smoke incidents, or unknown hazards; prepares or assists in the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations.
• Keeps abreast of changes in state, OSHA, NFPA, and other safety codes and regulations as applicable.
• May, under direction, advise or assist in advising members of the university community regarding safety, health, and/or environmental regulations.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards.

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Environ Health & Safety (685A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $18.27 - $23.50

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 8/24/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.