Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist
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$ 50000 - 55000
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Job Description
Job Description
As an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) youll play a vital role in keeping Virginia Tech residential and dining spaces a safe and healthy environment. Your work directly impacts the Hokie experience by ensuring that students have a safe comfortable and healthy living environment to live and learn in. From conducting routine building walkthroughs to inspecting fire extinguishers exit signs and emergency lights to conducting pest control treatments and mold surveys youll help maintain the spaces where students live study and build lifelong memories.
Through your efforts youll assist students with their needs in dorm rooms and living areas making a real difference in their day-to-day lives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Carry out pest control inspections and treatments
Inspect fire extinguishers exit lights and emergency lights
Conduct mold surveys and remediation efforts
Conduct asbestos and lead sampling
Required Qualifications
Highschool diploma or equivalent
Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial Applicator Pest Control Licensure
Registered Pest Control Technician Licensure
Mold survey and remediation experience
Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint experience
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Pay $50000-$55000/year and commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
June 20 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Sarah Schuster at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
About Student Affairs:
Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve) Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving inthe spirit of community diversity and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice ourPrinciples of Community which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VTby demonstrating supporting and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
