Safety and Fire Protection Technician at University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Provides technical support to UMSJMC Safety & fire Protection program in the areas of safety, fire protection, environmental management, and hazardous material handling and disposal (i.e. air monitoring, spill clean-up, record keeping).

Participates in safety surveys and risk assessment activities to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and control potentially hazardous factors and risks associated with UMSJMC operations and the physical plant.

Identifies and assesses environmental effects that may be caused by operations to protect and enhance the quality of the environment; conserving natural resources; reducing pollutants, resource consumption, waste volume and toxicity.

Investigates and assists in resolving patient, visitor or staff safety inquiries or complaints related to the Environment of Care.

Participates in providing general and job-site specific training, education programs, and drills in occupational safety and fire protection in compliance with EOC Management Plans, institutional objectives, and regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions

Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required. Must maintain pager/cell phone access to the medical center.

As an emergency responder, work assignments may be stressful and unpredictable.

Work is primarily performed in a normal, office environment but may require work outside or in austere or harsh conditions

Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.


Qualifications

• Associates/2 year Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering or a related engineering field required.


• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health, or a related engineering field preferred.


• Two (2) years of experience as an industrial hygienist, safety inspector, environmental engineer, or occupational safety specialist, or similar responsibilities in a hospital, health care or bio medical research environment required.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



Compensation:

• Pay Range: $28.82 - $40.35


• Other Compensation (if applicable):


• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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