Facilities Health & Safety Specialist

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

Job summary

University of Chicago seeks an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist within Facilities Services Operations to develop and implement safety policies, perform risk assessments, and deliver targeted training. Responsibilities include coordinating safety initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with multiple campus units.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a degree in a safety-related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Driver’s License (required).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and supports occupational health and safety policies within Facilities Services Operations.
• Provides expert opinions to interpret safety issues and recommends best practices.
• Independently manages schedule to complete work requests.
• Leads cross-functional risk matrix development across Facilities Services.
• Conducts risk assessments and delivers safety training to reduce injuries.
• Maintains safety program documentation and reports for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Occupational safety

Risk assessment

Safety training

Emergency response

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or related field

Master’s degree in occupational safety (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Safety management software

Database design

Job description

University of Chicago seeks an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist within Facilities Services Operations to develop and implement safety policies, perform risk assessments, and deliver targeted training. Responsibilities include coordinating safety initiatives, audits, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with multiple campus units.

The role requires 2–5 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and a degree in a safety-related field.