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Hazardous Materials Technician, Environment, Health and Safety
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York


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Date Posted Oct. 29, 2024
Title Hazardous Materials Technician, Environment, Health and Safety
University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Environment, Health and Safety
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Student Aide/Worker
    Classified Staff
  • Facilities/Maintenance/Transportation
 
 

Position Summary

The Hazardous Materials Technician performs a wide variety of duties for Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S). The Hazardous Waste Technician has frequent oral and written communication with professional staff (Ph.D., MD, Senior Researchers, Lab Technicians), clerical staff (secretaries and clerks), physical plant staff (cleaners, shop personnel, etc.), graduate and undergraduate students, most university departments and outside vendors. The Hazardous Materials Technician reports directly to the Hazardous Materials Supervisor.

Thus, the Technician must:
  • Communicate well with individuals.
  • Independently recognize potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Act accordingly to correct the situation.
This position is defined as safety-sensitive, and as such, is subject pre employment and random alcohol and drug testing under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • An Associate’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific area of study with a Chemistry concentration, or two years of college education with a Chemistry concentration.
  • Excellent customer service skills and good interpersonal communication skills.
  • Detailed knowledge and use of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc..
  • A valid New York state driver’s license.
  • The incumbent must pass a US DOT physical and obtain a CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement upon employment.
  • You are required to create a Clearinghouse account as part of your application.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science major with Chemistry concentration.
  • Two to three years’ experience in a hazardous waste management environment.
  • Creative problem solving skills are desirable.

Physical Demands

The ability to routinely and regularly lift heavy items up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance and up to 400 pounds with mechanical assistance is also necessary to perform the job requirements. The incumbent must be medically cleared and physically capable of wearing respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment.

 
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