"Chemical and Hazardous Materials Technician"

Job Summary

Supports the day-to-day operations of chemicals and hazardous waste management programs. Responsibilities include maintaining chemical inventory, conducting facility and equipment inspections, collecting waste materials, and coordinating proper disposal to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, best practices, and University policies.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in collection and disposal of chemicals, biological and universal waste materials
2. Prepares materials for waste shipments, including documentation and labeling
3. Inspects and assesses waste accumulation areas for compliance
4. Assists in coordinating hazardous wastes pick-up and disposal by the approved vendors.
5. Maintains chemical and hazardous material inventories across the campus
6. Assists in providing training end users on proper handling of waste and chemicals
7. Assist sin response to hazardous materials incidents such as spills or leaks
8. Conducts inspections of emergency eye wash and safety showers
9. Assists in maintaining Material Safety Datasheets
10. Assists in general health and safety tasks, as part of EHS team

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act training (RCRA)
Hazardous materials transportation training (DOT)
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training (HAZWOPER)

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to wear appropriate protective equipment including respirator
Able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of universal and hazardous waste rules and regulations

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Demonstrated customer service skills and professional phone/email etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.