Safety Technician

Safety Technician

Baystate Health Careers

Department: Safety and environmental affairs

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Job Type: Full time, Monday- Friday 7:30am-4pm

Required education/ certifications:

Associates Degree

Valid Drivers license

Summary: 

Under the direction of the Safety Director, provide technical support services to the Safety program at the Baystate Medical Center and other Baystate Health System entities as required.  

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Maintain Respiratory protection equipment, including but not limited to providing training, maintenance, inventory management, and inspections.

2) Manage the collection, storage, and off-site disposal of all hazardous waste.

3) Coordinate and maintain the record of all personal sampling.

4) Perform the required inspections of waste storage areas and emergency equipment.

5) Manage hazardous waste manifests and maintain all required records.

6) Maintain Safety & Environmental Department equipment, including but not limited to calibration, inventory, and routine maintenance.

7) Participate in safety and hazardous materials audits and emergency preparedness activities.

8) Transport ergonomic equipment to BH facilities as needed.

Required Work Experience: 

1) 0 - 3 years experience in a safety or industrial hygiene related position

Proficient in Microsoft Office, able to communicate with all levels within the organization, time management, and problem-solving.  On an annual basis, complete all required safety education, including online Baystate Health training, HAZWOPER, and DOT/RCRA training.

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Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer