Hazardous Materials Technician, Environment, Health and Safety - University of Buffalo : Job Details

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Hazardous Materials Technician, Environment, Health and Safety Classification Title Instructional Support Associate Department Environment, Health and Safety Posting Number P240385 Posting Link Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL2

Posting Detail Information

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in science major with Chemistry concentration.

* Two 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.

Salary Range $49,300 - $55,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus All Campuses Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name David Vasbinder Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Associate Director Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted 10/30/2024 Deadline for Internal Applicants 11/13/2024 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 01/09/2025

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant