Environmental Safety Specialist - Maintenance

Socket.dev; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance for environmental and science safety programs district-wide. The role mitigates hazards in labs, classrooms, and facilities while maintaining safe environments for occupants and visitors.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, three years of experience, and AHERA/OSHA certifications, with responsibilities spanning asbestos management, chemical hygiene, IAQ oversight, and MS4 permit compliance.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience.
• AHERA Building Inspector/Management Planner certification and OSHA 40 Hour Training.
• Confined Space Training within 6 months of hire; Stormwater certification and related knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret regulations and develop programs to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate environmental hazards and responses for a healthy district environment.
• Manage AHERA asbestos program including training and inspections.
• Develop and maintain science safety and chemical hygiene programs.
• Investigate indoor air quality concerns and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Google Drive/Docs

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years of professional work experience

Tools

AHERA Certification

OSHA 40 Hour Training

Stormwater Certification

Confined Space Training

Radon Measurement Technician

Job description

Cherry Creek School District is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance for environmental and science safety programs district-wide. The role mitigates hazards in labs, classrooms, and facilities while maintaining safe environments for occupants and visitors.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, three years of experience, and AHERA/OSHA certifications, with responsibilities spanning asbestos management, chemical hygiene, IAQ oversight, and MS4 permit compliance.