Safety Systems Specialist

Columbus State Community College; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State Community College is seeking a Safety Systems Specialist to plan, implement, and maintain the campus safety infrastructure and programs. The role emphasizes compliance with safety guidelines and an ongoing inspection schedule to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.

The position requires coordinating with facilities and AHJ authorities, maintaining training and incident records, and supporting a culture of respect and safety across all campuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; additional education may qualify.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and AHJ requirements is preferred.
• Experience with campus safety programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test, monitor, and inspect life and safety systems including fire alarms and sprinklers.
• Assist with hot work and confined space permit processes.
• Perform visual safety inspections and report findings to leadership.
• Maintain AHJ-compliant safety management documentation and SDS records.
• Weekly audits of life-safety documents to identify issues.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Inspection & testing

Safety program support

Documentation & records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fire alarms

Sprinkler systems

EPSS

AEDs

Access control systems

Job description

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation: $23.64

The Safety Systems Specialist proactively assists in planning,implementing, and maintaining the College’s safety systeminfrastructure and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, andaccident-free work environment. This position assists in designingand maintaining a comprehensive inspection, audit plan, andschedule to ensure compliance with guidelines outlined by thePublic Employees Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), to create a safecampus environment. This position is subject to call-in twenty-four(24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, and maybe required to work holidays and weekends.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Regulatory Compliance Support

• Provides support in testing, monitoring, and the inspection oflife and safety systems. This includes: 1) fire alarms, 2)sprinkler systems, 3) fire pumps, 4) Emergency Power Supply Systems(EPSS), 5) eyewash and shower systems, 6) fume hoods, 7) elevators,8) fire system back flow devices, 9) fire extinguishers, 10) AED’s,11) building access/security systems and 12) all other safetysystems and equipment on campus.
• Under guidance, performs tasks related to authorizing andensuring safe operations where hot work and confined space permitsare required.
• Performs visual inspections to identify safety issues that area risk to the community and organization.
• Reports and escalates findings via appropriate channels toleadership
• Maintains safety management systems outlined by the AuthoritiesHaving Jurisdiction (AHJ) so they meet or exceed fire andregulatory code requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), andaccreditation standards related to occupational safety, asdirected.
• Provides support in monitoring the campus safety, utilityissues, and provides suggestions for corrective measures to enhancecompliance.
• Audits documents weekly to identify issues or deficienciesrelated to life safety.

Safety Programs Support

• Assists in minimizing risk associated with constructionprojects as they impact the campus community, monitors projects forsafety violations, and promotes hazard and accident-free campusesby conducting periodic safety inspections.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of the findings.
• Monitors compliance in all aspects of site-specific safetyplanning, identifies hazards, implements control measures formaintenance activities, and traffic control techniques to safeguardworkers and those passing through work zones.

Administrative

• As directed, collects and maintains pre-employment records ofnew employee safety training and certifications.
• Manages all AHJ required training in the following areas: 1)fall protection, 2) forklift operation, 3) hazardous materialspills, 4) chemical spills, 5) hazardous waste removal, and 6)crane and hoist safety.
• Assists with documenting employee training on the collegeemergency response plan.
• Maintains complete and accurate records for training, vendorcontracts, certifications, licenses, inspections, and incidentreports.
• Records and compiles data, updates logs, schedules requiredpreventive maintenance, and maintains confidentiality of sensitiveinformation.
• Notifies appropriate resources of inspection results andsubmits required work orders to Facilities, as needed

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect andinclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of thecommunity

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends all required department meetings and trainings.
• Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meetstimelines and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to the changingneeds of the department as well as federal, state, and local coderequirements.
• Ensures the college name and image is perceived positively byexternal and internal stakeholders

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.* An appropriatecombination of education, training, coursework and experience mayqualify a candidate

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40