Safety Inspector

Safety Inspector

Pennsylvania Western University, California

Posting Number: S353P

Job Title: Safety Inspector

Type of Employment: Full Time

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Salary Range: $51,971

Position Classification: Safety Inspector

Department: Safety and Risk Management

Job Summary / Basic Function:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: This position is considered an essential personnel position.

Conduct safety inspections of buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment for conformance with applicable state building and safety laws and regulations:

• Inspects University-owned or operated buildings, grounds, spaces, and equipment for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Inspects and tests fire alarm systems, within qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA 72.
• Inspects and tests water-based fire protection systems, within qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA 25 (i.e. fire pumps, standpipes, sprinklers, and fire hydrants).
• Inspects specialized fire suppression systems monthly in accordance with NFPA 17.
• Inspects and tests emergency eyewash and safety showers.
• Inspects fall protection annually.
• Inspects above ground tanks or containers (55 gals or more) monthly in accordance with the EPA required Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan.
• Prepares detailed reports and maintains records of inspections.

Maintains safety systems and equipment for conformance with applicable state building and safety laws and regulations:

• Maintains fire alarm systems, within their qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA 72.
• Maintains water-based fire protection systems, within their qualifications and capabilities, in accordance with NFPA 25 (i.e. fire pumps, standpipes, sprinklers, and fire hydrants).
• Maintains records of maintenance.

Provide campus support for the comprehensive PennWest Accident and Illness Prevention Program under the direction of the Director of Safety & Risk Management:

• Conducts building evacuation drills for University-owned or occupied buildings.
• Serves on the University's Safety Committee
• Assists with the collection/disposal of campus hazardous and biological waste.
• Assists with incident investigations to determine the root cause (including injuries, property damage, and near-misses)
• Assist in the collection of preliminary information for safety concerns from faculty, staff, and students.
• Assists in the collection of preliminary information for indoor air quality concerns.
• Assists emergency response personnel on an as needed basis.
• Issues Hot Work Safety Permits
• Issues Fire Protection Impairment Permits and serves as the campus Fire Protection Impairment Coordinator.
• Issues Confined Space Entry Permits
• Updates chemical inventory database and assists with Hazardous Substance Survey form submission.

Provide supervision to Safety & Risk Management Student Employees:

• Provide support and direction for student employees regarding assigned tasks. Including oversight of monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Review student employee work and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Approve payroll for student employees.

Assist Contractors:

• Coordinates, supervises, and assists outside contractors with additional inspection, testing, and repairs, when necessary.
• Monitors contractor job performance for quality assurance.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety principles and practices applicable to the construction, renovation, and utilization of buildings, equipment, or devices.
• Knowledge of methods used to inspect buildings or structures, equipment, or devices for compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and other safety and occupational health issues encountered by employees in their work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret applicable building and safety laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Minimum of Education / Training Required Education Summary:

• Successful completion of the Safety Inspector Trainee program;
• or
• One year of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, healthcare or other buildings or structures, machines, apparatus, devices or equipment for compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations;
• or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Required to obtain a valid Asbestos Building Inspector certification from the PA Department of Labor and Industry within probationary period.
• Required to obtain 40-hour Hazardous Waste and Operations and Emergency Response Site Worker Initial Training an accredited organization within the probationary period.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting building safety inspections.
• Experience in conducting inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• NICET Level 1 Certification in Fire Alarm Systems or Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems or NICET Level 1 Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems.
• Ability to travel overnight to other PennWest campuses, on an as needed basis.
• Ability to attend educational sessions as required; travel out of town for one or more consecutive days.
• Ability to occasionally work after hours on weekends and extended hours for training or emergency situations.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate physical activity involved requiring standing, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., stooping, bending, climbing ladders and stairs.
• The position requires the use of personal protective equipment to include hardhat, eye protection, gloves, respiratory protection, etc.

Work Location:

California campus

Work Hours:

7am - 3pm, Monday through Friday

Posting Date:

03/18/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes