Safety Technician

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Safety Technician to support the Safety program at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role involves maintaining respiratory protection, managing hazardous waste, and coordinating sampling and inspections.

It requires an Associate degree and valid drivers license, with 0–3 years’ related experience. This full-time position reports to the Safety Director and includes participation in audits, safety training, and emergency preparedness activities across

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• 0–3 years in safety or industrial hygiene preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to communicate across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain respiratory protection equipment including training, maintenance, inventory and inspections.
• Manage collection, storage, and off-site disposal of hazardous waste.
• Coordinate and maintain records of personal sampling.
• Inspect waste storage areas and emergency equipment as required.
• Maintain hazardous waste manifests and required records.
• Keep Safety & Environmental Department equipment calibrated and inventory up to date.
• Assist in safety, hazardous materials audits and emergency preparedness activities.
• Transport ergonomic equipment to Baystate facilities as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Safety Technician Baystate Health Careers Department: Safety and environmental affairs

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Job Type: Full time, Monday- Friday 7:30am-4pm

Required education/ certifications: Associates Degree Valid Drivers license

Summary: Under the direction of the Safety Director, provide technical support services to the Safety program at the Baystate Medical Center and other Baystate Health System entities as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain Respiratory protection equipment, including but not limited to providing training, maintenance, inventory management, and inspections.
• Manage the collection, storage, and off-site disposal of all hazardous waste.
• Coordinate and maintain the record of all personal sampling.
• Perform the required inspections of waste storage areas and emergency equipment.
• Manage hazardous waste manifests and maintain all required records.
• Maintain Safety & Environmental Department equipment, including but not limited to calibration, inventory, and routine maintenance.
• Participate in safety and hazardous materials audits and emergency preparedness activities.
• Transport ergonomic equipment to BH facilities as needed.

Required Work Experience

• 0 - 3 years experience in a safety or industrial hygiene related position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, able to communicate with all levels within the organization, time management, and problem-solving.
• On an annual basis, complete all required safety education, including online Baystate Health training, HAZWOPER, and DOT/RCRA training.

Education

Associates Degree (Required)

Certifications

Driver License - OtherOtherOther

Compensation

Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $23.46 - $26.97 - $31.91

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield