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Salary: $49,819.00 Annually
Location : West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 27-12
Department: Finance & Administration
Division: Environmental Health & Safety
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Position Summary
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) invites applicants for the position of Safety Technician.
The shift for the position is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania.We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community. The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is responsible for the development and implementation of environmental and occupational health and safety programs throughout West Chester University's campus. EHS oversees occupational health and safety, fire safety, environmental protection, and laboratory and research safety; conducts inspections; monitors and analyzes problem areas and provides safety and health training.
The Environmental Health and Safety Technician responds to and mitigates health and safety incidents and assists the EHS and Fire Safety Specialists with testing, inspections, and reporting.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate health and safety experience including hazardous materials management, inspections, investigations, and support of industrial hygiene and / or occupational health and safety concerns; excellent customer service skills; the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and the ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse campus constituents including students, faculty, staff, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities include:

• Investigate concerns related to occupational health and safety matters including but not limited to odor, mold, noise, indoor air quality, and ergonomics
• Conduct laboratory safety inspections
• Conduct underground storage tank inspections
• Conduct site inspections to support stormwater management programs
• Collaborate with campus groups to identify stormwater management activities and best practices
• Conduct hazardous waste storage inspections
• Assist with hazardous waste, biohazard waste and universal waste programs including inventory, labeling waste containers, handling and transporting hazardous substances, and response to spills
• Use air monitoring equipment and assist in obtaining asbestos and lead building samples
• Prepare chain of custody forms
• Assist with development and facilitation of employee environmental health and safety training programs
• Escort contractors and vendors at work sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed "essential" and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons.
Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information;
  OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An associate's degree may be substituted for two years of required experience
• A valid driver's license

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices and the respective standards of measurement applied within a management discipline.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic PC hardware and standard software.
• Ability to use a PC to collect, compile, and assemble data and reports for use in the conduct of studies.
• Ability to analyze varied data by applying the information against interpretive standards in the formulation of recommended action.
• Ability to perform detailed work involving written information by preparing reports of finding according to the appropriate standards of content, clarity, grammar, and format.
• Ability to identify problems and recognize appropriate solutions as a result of the analysis of data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, programs officials, job applicants and the public by relating the purpose of the contact and collecting all the necessary information required for the analysis.
• Ability to apply and adapt established procedures to the preparation and formulation of study findings.
• Ability to learn the basic principles and practices of public administration.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates in the performance of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazardous materials management, environmental, regulations and compliance
• Experience with health and safety programs
• Experience with health and safety inspections and investigations
• Experience responding to industrial hygiene and / or occupational health and safety concerns
• Obtain a HAZWOPER, DOT, OSHA, RCRA, or related certification
• Experience creating and maintaining complex reports using Excel
• Experience developing and implementing training programs

Special Instructions
Salary and benefits are dictated by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.
Candidates should apply online at
Due to the nature of the position, employment visa sponsorship is not available.. In accordance with applicable collective agreement, this posting may be closed without notice upon receipt of a sufficient pool of qualified candidates.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Act 73 of 1988, West Chester University publishes a combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email for questions regarding the application process.
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.

• On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan.

• Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees.
• The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health.
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
• A University mission to support employee personal and professional growth.
• PASSHE tuition waiver lowers the cost of college expenses.
• Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays.
• Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions.
• Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire.
• Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees.
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees.
• State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.

The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE .
Theinformation is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
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