Job Information
Orange-Ulster BOCES Health and Safety Technician in Goshen, New York
Assists the Health & Safety Coordinator in helping participating school districts to implement changes and programs and to document compliance with health and safety laws and regulations; Conducts workshops and other similar activities in order to keep participating school districts current with changes in laws and regulations concerning health and safety issues; Provides and/or organizes training programs for school employees regarding toxic substance law, First Aid/CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED), American Red Cross Shelter Worker Training and other related issues; Performs building inspections to assess the risks of occupational exposure to asbestos, radon and other environmental hazards; utilizes scientific instrumentation to assess environmental conditions; Assists participating school districts by maintaining databases to manage supplies for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), collects and organizes all pertinent health hazard information/Safety Data Sheets from manufacturers and other agencies concerning toxic substances and cleaning supplies; Conducts mandated Department of Health drinking water and wastewater sampling; Conducts "train the trainer" workshops; Assists participating school districts in implementing Emergency Planning, policy and procedures as required by New York State Department of Education and other governing agencies; Assists participating school districts with establishing record keeping systems for trainings, inventories, and periodic inspections; Act as a local liaison for the New York State Department of Education by assisting participating district with all concerns relating to building and fire code violations.
This is a provisional appointment position. There will be an exam at a later date.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate's degree in an environmental, physical, or biological science field; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of fulltime paid experience in the field of environmental health and safety.
NOTE: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor's degree in an environmental, physical, or biological science field can be substituted for the required Associate’s degree in (A).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must possess American Red Cross Trainer Certifications in First Aid/CPR, AED, and Shelter Worker Training within six (6) months of date of hire.
Civil Service Title: Health and Safety Technician