Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation: $23.64
The Safety Systems Specialist proactively assists in planning,
implementing, and maintaining the College’s safety system
infrastructure and safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and
accident-free work environment. This position assists in designing
and maintaining a comprehensive inspection, audit plan, and
schedule to ensure compliance with guidelines outlined by the
Public Employees Risk Reduction Program (PERRP), to create a safe
campus environment. This position is subject to call-in twenty-four
(24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year, and may
be required to work holidays and weekends.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Regulatory Compliance Support
- Provides support in testing, monitoring, and the inspection of
life 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 safety
systems and equipment on campus.
Under guidance, performs tasks related to authorizing and
ensuring safe operations where hot work and confined space permits
are required.
Performs visual inspections to identify safety issues that are
a risk to the community and organization.
Reports and escalates findings via appropriate channels to
leadership
Maintains safety management systems outlined by the Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) so they meet or exceed fire and
regulatory code requirements, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and
accreditation standards related to occupational safety, as
directed.
Provides support in monitoring the campus safety, utility
issues, and provides suggestions for corrective measures to enhance
compliance.
Audits documents weekly to identify issues or deficiencies
related to life safety.
Safety Programs Support
- Assists in minimizing risk associated with construction
projects as they impact the campus community, monitors projects for
safety violations, and promotes hazard and accident-free campuses
by conducting periodic safety inspections.
- Notifies appropriate individuals of the findings.
- Monitors compliance in all aspects of site-specific safety
planning, identifies hazards, implements control measures for
maintenance activities, and traffic control techniques to safeguard
workers and those passing through work zones.
Administrative
- As directed, collects and maintains pre-employment records of
new employee safety training and certifications.
- Manages all AHJ required training in the following areas: 1)
fall protection, 2) forklift operation, 3) hazardous material
spills, 4) chemical spills, 5) hazardous waste removal, and 6)
crane and hoist safety.
- Assists with documenting employee training on the college
emergency response plan.
- Maintains complete and accurate records for training, vendor
contracts, certifications, licenses, inspections, and incident
reports.
- Records and compiles data, updates logs, schedules required
preventive maintenance, and maintains confidentiality of sensitive
information.
- Notifies appropriate resources of inspection results and
submits required work orders to Facilities, as needed
Culture of Respect
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and
inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the
community
OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends all required department meetings and trainings.
- Manages multiple assignments of varying complexity and meets
timelines and deadlines, with the ability to adapt to the changing
needs of the department as well as federal, state, and local code
requirements.
- Ensures the college name and image is perceived positively by
external and internal stakeholders
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.* An appropriate
combination of education, training, coursework and experience may
qualify a candidate
CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any
time. This position description does not represent in any way a
contract of employment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete
the following:
- Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available
when starting the application process. For all faculty positions
(Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will
need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when
completing your aplication.
- Prior to submitting your application, please review and update
(if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will
transfer to your application.
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College, please l og in to Workday to use the internal application
process.
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