Job Number 4600309117 Start Date Open Date 07 / 01 / 2025 Closing Date 07 / 18 / 2025
General Definition of Work
The environmental health & safety technician, under general supervision, performs skill-based work with minimal decision-making discretion responding to environmental safety and health concerns. Position also assists with routine environmental safety and health tasks to reduce the risk of infectious disease, indoor air quality issues, biohazard and chemical exposure. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Director of Environmental Health and Stewardship.
Salary / Status
Hourly NC 10 / Full-time, 12 months
Reports To
Director of Environmental Health and Stewardship
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Perform all work in accordance with established standards, methods, and practices
- Complete tasks related to infectious disease control through chemical disinfection; scope may include minor building component removal including chemical waste
- Handle materials that may contain infectious disease or blood borne pathogens
- Perform limited bacterial growth remediation
- Use various mechanical devices and manual tools associated with disinfection
- Identify and report building health and safety deficiencies in facilities
- Clean air vents periodically to reduce microbial growth
- Support health inspection improvement process
- Support water quality program through water sampling and flushing protocols
- Conduct limited and minor environmental sampling
- Support Summer Mobile Inspection Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program
- Periodically replace discharged / expired fire extinguishers of various chemical origins
- Replace district Automated External Defibrillator (AED) expired battery components
- Participate in training and attend meetings as required
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of basic North Carolina Department of Labor (OSHA) regulationsKnowledge of basic Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulationsKnowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirementsKnowledge of electrostatic sprayers and disinfection techniquesKnowledge of workplace hazards, appropriate safety techniques, and proper lifting proceduresKnowledge of and physical ability to assist maintenance team with minor repairs related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and general health concernsAbility and willingness to pursue licenses and certifications as part of a professional development planAbility to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documents, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures manualsAbility to understand and follow verbal and written directionsAbility to wear N95 or half-face respiratory protectionAbility to follow chemical usage instructions including mathematic skills related to dilution ratios of cleaning productsAbility to use a ladder, unload supplies and equipment, and move or arrange furniture & equipment to complete assigned chemical disinfection tasksAbility to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or softwareAbility to work non-traditional hours such as second shift, nights, and weekendsAbility to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environmentAbility to reflect appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanorEducation and Experience
Associate's degree in occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection, or related field or minimum three (3) years of related work experience requiredEquivalent combination of education and experienceof Jobs 1.00 Salary : From 21.63 Teacher Scale N Minimum Educational Requirements Associate Degree Term 12 Month Additional Job Information
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical which includes successfully completing a pulmonary function testRequires flexibility to work hours when students and staff are not presentPossess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportationTravel to school district buildings and professional meetingsPhysical Requirements / Working Conditions
Work occasionally requires moderate physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Work may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (25-50 lbs.)Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditionsWork may be in environments where microbial growth may be presentWork regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communicationAbility to move to various work locationsVisual acuity requires determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activitiesHearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through verbal communicationsWork is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructionsMust be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stressJob Attachment
