Environmental Hazard Technician II Temporary Part-time (No benefits) 528471

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization:500202 - Life and Fire Safety

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Varies

Job Summary:The Environmental Hazard Technician II performs inspections testing and environmental monitoring services in one of the following areas within the Department of Environmental Health and Safety: environmental hazards hazardous waste general safety life safety laboratory safety or occupational safety.

Additional Department Summary:Provides inspection services of safety equipment in University of Alabama facilities including but not limited to fire extinguishers smoke alarms exit lights automated external defibrillators emergency lights and other safety and/or security items. Tasks and inspections are completed in accordance with IFC NFPA and other fire and life safety standards or codes. May provide assistance to other Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) functions on a regular basis and may be required to respond after hours. Must be available by UA EHS provided communication device 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Additional tasks may involve regulatory compliance activities or require increased safety knowledge and applications (extinguisher recharging social event inspections response to emergencies food service inspections etc.).

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of hazardous waste general safety life safety environmental hazards laboratory safety or occupational safety experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. drivers license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge:Subject matter knowledge in a safety related field(s) including but not limited to life safety (general safety) fire safety environmental safety and lab safety.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience inspecting safety equipment maintaining fire extinguishers and/or performing food service inspections. Fire service experience. Experience working with regulatory agencies. Successful completions of certification trainings pertinent to fire safety life safety environmental safety or lab safety (e.g. fire extinguisher training Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fire Extinguishing Technician or Industrial Fire Extinguishing System Technician certifications Fire Inspector certifications Fire Plan Examiner training Hazwoper training etc.)

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.