Environmental, Health, and Safety Technician
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
Help Create a Safe and Healthy Hokie Experience:
As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Technician youll play an important role in creating safe healthy and comfortable living and dining environments for thousands of Virginia Tech students. Every day your work helps ensure students have a safe and healthy place to live study and build lifelong memories.
This is a hands-on position that offers a unique combination of environmental health industrial hygiene fire and life safety pest management and wildlife management responsibilities. No two days are exactly alike. One day you may be performing pest control treatments the next conducting a mold assessment inspecting fire safety equipment or helping investigate an indoor air quality concern.
If you enjoy solving problems working independently learning new skills and making a meaningful impact this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in environmental health and safety.
We understand that few candidates will have experience in every aspect of this position. We are looking for someone who is dependable motivated willing to learn and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Comprehensive training mentoring and professional development will be provided to help you become successful in each area of responsibility.
What Youll Do:
As an EHS Technician you will support environmental health and safety programs across Virginia Tech residence halls and dining facilities
Professional Development:
Virginia Tech is committed to investing in your professional growth. Over your first three years youll receive training and support to obtain industry-recognized certifications that will expand your knowledge and advance your career.
Expected certifications include:
Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator
Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Virginia Licensed Asbestos Inspector
Virginia Licensed Lead Inspector
Virginia Wildlife Control Operator (WCO)
Certified Nuisance Animal Professional (CNAP)
The general progression is:
Year 1
Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator Certification
Year 2
Virginia Asbestos Inspector License
Virginia Lead Inspector Certification
Year 3
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Training timelines may be adjusted based on operational needs and certification availability.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Drivers license
Ability to successfully complete required training programs and obtain certifications.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students faculty staff and coworkers.
Ability to use computers and complete electronic documentation.
Ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to safely work at heights in confined spaces and around environmental hazards while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in one or more of the following is preferred but not required:
Pest management
Fire and life safety inspections
Mold assessment or remediation
Asbestos or lead inspections
Building maintenance or facilities operations
Environmental health and safety
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary $50000 - $55000/year and commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
August 24 2026
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.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pmand as needed to provide customer service and emergency response.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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 inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at or Virginia Tech 220 Gilbert Street Suite 5200 Blacksburg VA 24061.
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:
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About Company
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
