Environmental Health & Life Safety Officer
Houston North Fairbanks, Texas
Employer: Lone Star College
Industry:
Salary: $41673 - $47924 per year
Job type: Full-Time
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For® " is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Houston North Fairbanks
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
LSC-Houston North Fairbanks is located at Highway 290 and West Little York Road, near the Sam Houston Tollway. The Fairbanks location provides a variety of services to students including advising, registration, counseling, and tutoring. Academic programs include basic transfer courses, developmental studies, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Location address is 14955 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77040.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Environmental Health & Life Safety (EHLS) Officer is responsible for inspecting, evaluating, and monitoring equipment, processes, and campus environments to ensure a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to Lone Star College. This position will work closely with campus faculty, staff, and administration to implement LSC's environmental health and life safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable policies, codes, and regulations. In collaboration with the other members of the EHLS department and College-wide departments, the EHLS Officer will work to create and enhance a robust safety culture by providing technical support, consultation, awareness, and training to reduce risk and prevent hazards and injury to the LSC community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of environmental safety compliance and fire systems
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to think and act quickly
- Ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions
- Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient, self-directed job functions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas, long periods of standing, and considerable amounts of walking.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone, and other general office equipment
- Interface with internal and external contacts to fulfill essential job functions
- May be assigned to any or various LSC campuses
- May work around chemical fumes, hazardous substances, electrical and mechanical hazards, noise, allergens, and dust
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment and an LSC shirt (furnished)
- May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Able to provide occasional on-call support on a rotational basis
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's degree in a technical field
- At least 4 years of experience with full life cycle installation, repair, maintenance, and operations of various fire, life and safety devices
- Industry and safety certifications
- Bilingual(English/Spanish)
- Experience in a college setting
Salary
Hiring salary range is $41,673-$47,924
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
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You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
Created: 2024-06-06
Reference: 41256
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston North Fairbanks
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