Safety Technician - Hazardous Materials / Waste

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Safety Technician position is to provide to perform daily pick-up, transportation, segregation and processing of hazardous and radioactive materials. Performs monitoring surveys where radioactive materials are used or stored. Maintains all storage areas, equipment and personal protective equipment related to the safety programs. Responds to applicable emergency situations involving hazardous materials or fire and smoke incidents. Inspects and maintains fire protection equipment such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, hood extinguishing systems and fire and smoke detection devices either internally or through services of outside contractors. Assists in conducting fire drills by providing instructions through the public address system. Adheres to institutional, state and federal regulations and guidelines when handling hazardous material or when exposed to hazardous situations. Prepares paperwork for maintaining state and federal agency. Must adhere to requirements of department and Emergency preparedness plans.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Operations - Carries out and conduct waste management, environmental protection operations and regulatory compliance activities associated with institutional waste and recycling programs.

Compliance - Carries out and conduct waste management, environmental protection operations and regulatory compliance activities associated with institutional waste and recycling programs. -Manages waste management or pollution prevention programs, including but not limited to medical waste, silver recovery, supply management, vehicle maintenance, universal waste, and recycling.

Emergency Response - Conducts emergency preparedness and response activities to internal incidents such as hazardous chemical spills during normal and off-shift hours.

High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in environmental, health and/or safety programs. Class A, B or C valid Texas driver's license depending on the type and weight of vehicle to be operated and number of passengers to be carried and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. ~~~

Onsite Presence: Is Required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequency

Deadlines

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue

Exposure to Radiation

On Call

Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

Wearing Protective Equipment

Lighting

Traveling

Exposure to animals

Outside Work

Sedentary Environment

Seldom 3-10%

Rarely1-2%

Frequent 34-66%

Occasionally 11-33%

Seldom 3-10%

Rarely1-2%

Rarely1-2%

Occasionally 11-33%

Seldom 3-10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequency

Weight

Sitting

Standing

Reaching

Lifting

Carrying

Pushing/Pulling

Keyboarding

Occasionally 11-33%

Occasionally 11-33%

Frequent 34-66%

Constant 67-100%

Constant 67-100%

Constant 67-100%

Occasionally 11-33%

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50+ lbs

50+ lbs

50+ lbs

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COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Appropriate Behavior

Attention to detail

Comprehending

Creativity

Following Instructions

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Responding in emergency situations

Working Alone

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 166054

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 39,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 59,000

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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