Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Job Title : Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

Job ID : 31163

Location : LaGuardia Community College

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardias degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit to learn more.

LaGuardia Community College's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating harmful conditions and practices. The EHS Office also ensures that college operations are conducted in compliance with CUNY policies, City, State, and Federal regulations of environmental and occupational safety. A wide range of services are provided by the department which includes, but are not limited to, developing safety policies and programs, inspecting campus laboratories, workshops and other applicable areas for compliance. Conducting training and information sessions for faculty and staff for applicable health and safety topics will also be an important role for this position. The successful candidate reports to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety and will assist in overseeing shop safety and EHS compliance along with the following duties :

Conduct routine, formal safety inspections of assigned areas and ensure shop and user safety;

Coordinate with faculty and staff regarding activities related to procedural and regulatory compliance;

Respond to reportable incidents, with manager oversite, by investigating and submitting formal reports;

Coordinate with faculty and staff to monitor procurement and use of materials, equipment and services;

Communicate and coordinate with pre-approved vendors as necessary to ensure shop safety and compliance;

Maintain and ensure shop inventory is up-to-date;

Assist with development, coordination and facilitation of compliance training and inspections;

Assist with the review, update and enforcement of the Shop Safety and Environmental Compliance Plans;

Generate formal reports of actions taken to prevent or correct safety violations and EHS compliance.

Coordinate with applicable personnel to ensure machines, tools and equipment in a shop space are maintained and operated as per applicable regulations.

Represent the EHS office at various stakeholder meetings and report back relevant information.

Move, lift and transport equipment and materials as needed

Availability to work weekends and / or nights when deemed necessary by the Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in a related field is a plus

Previous experience operating and maintaining 3D printers and Laser cutters.

Previous holders of necessary FDNY and NYCDOH certifications for a fabrication or makerspace is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English

Experience in using and maintaining various woodworking machines and tools commonly found in a fabrication lab

Experience in using design software (e.g., CAD software, CURA, etc.) related to the job

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs at a time for short distances.

Ability to work weekend or evening hours as assigned.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides efficient and professional service in support of an environmentally health and safe campus.

Assists management in preparing reports of activities, inventories, incidents, environmental monitoring, and related matters

Coordinates waste disposal programs by communicating with faculty and staff, organizing collection and contacting appropriate disposal vendors.

Assists in delivering various training programs and in maintaining bulletins, web site, and other communications.

May assist with routine inspections of laboratories, storage rooms, and work stations; may coordinate passive monitoring programs

Coordinates purchases, manages inventory, and provides for maintenance of specialized department equipment

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title Name : Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary $68,668 - $74,754

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

November 7th, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting : Managerial / Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.