Environment Health & Safety Assistant
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Job Description
60% Visually inspect and scan portable fire extinguishers. Evaluate the current inventory of fire extinguishers and check them for functionality. Replace damaged and missing equipment in a timely manner.
25% Inspect and test automatic external defibrillators and emergency eye wash/showers located in teaching and research labs to ensure they meet OSHA/ANSI standards for operation. Submit work orders for equipment needing repairs.
15% Provide assistance with fire drill activities designed to promote awareness of proper procedures in the event of a fire. Contribute to the process of testing fire equipment and perform preventative maintenance or repair on smoke detectors, pumps, and alarm systems.
10% Provide administrative and clerical support to the department as needed. Respond to both emergency and non-emergency situations that are normally covered by the department.
Additional Position Information:
Education: Requires 18 months of education or training beyond high school
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Driver's Ohio License
Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of experience maintaining and inspecting fire extinguishers and other related safety equipment. Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and data management and ability to use cloud-based inventory management system to track assets and to submit work orders to PFOC. Ability to operate communication equipment required.
Leadership: Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student employees.
Physical Requirements: Moderate physical effort required involving long periods of standing, walking on rough surfaces, bending and/or stooping; periodic
lifting of moderately heavy items (over 25 lbs. -- 50 lbs.). Ability to climb ladders to access fire extinguishers in mechanical areas and catwalks.
Working Conditions: Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperatures and air conditions. May involve occasional
exposure to dust, fumes, or outside weather conditions, and/or frequent driving of a vehicle (50% or more of the time).
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, please, complete the online application and attach your resume, cover letter and a list of three professional references.
Application Deadline:
Review of applicants will begin on June 18, 2025.
Compensation:
The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Sena Jodoin
Email:
sjodoin@uakron.edu
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Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.