Healthy Facilities Specialist

Stanford University; Stanford (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player, Stanford University, seeks a dedicated professional to enhance its environmental, health, and safety standards. This essential role involves performing technical work to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe environment for the university community. You will develop and implement safety programs, assess facility hazards, and provide guidance on safety practices. Join a vibrant institution that values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth, and make a significant impact in a dynamic setting where your contributions will be recognized and valued.

Benefits

Career Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Time-Off

Family Care Resources

Access to Fitness Classes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 3 years of experience in safety and health.
• Ability to conduct surveys and risk assessments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety programs and procedures for the community.
• Investigate incidents and recommend improvements to minimize hazards.

Skills

Health and Safety Surveys

Risk Assessments

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Government Regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science

Job description

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:

Stanford University, located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing high-quality services to students and other members of the university community. The department has an annual operating budget of over $350M, operates 24/7/365, and oversees a $3B asset portfolio comprising a 7 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus.

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under limited supervision, perform moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, health, and safety disciplines to ensure a safe environment and to achieve compliance with the university's environmental, health, and safety standards and governmental regulatory requirements.

CORE DUTIES:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures necessary to ensure the overall safety and health of the community.
2. Identify, assess, and monitor facility hazards (including but not limited to, chemical, physical, biological, and radiological) that could be present; remediate hazards, and/or recommend improvements to minimize hazard potential.
3. Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
4. Recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize hazard potential.
5. Review, analyze, recommend work practices, and prepare reports/actions plan.
6. Provide technical advice and university interpretation of various government regulations and university policies; maintain working knowledge of specific government regulations.
7. Provide oversight to third-party vendors performing relevant services, such as pest control.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and three years progressively responsible experience in occupational safety and health, emergency response/management, environmental science, and/or allied/scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated ability to conduct effective health and safety surveys, quantitative and qualitative exposure/risk assessments, and data analyses; ability to provide recommendations for exposure/risk control.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
3. Ability to maintain current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits) and university policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Frequently stand, sit, and perform desk-based computer tasks. Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand. Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must wear personal protective equipment to address noise, allergens, and low-level biohazard/chemicals or other tasks as defined/required by job assignments.

WORK STANDARDS:

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.

The expected pay range for this position is $105K to $112K per annum or ( $50.48-$53.85 / hour)

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Why Stanford is for You:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.