Technician: Environmental Health & Safety (6:00am-2:30pm)

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Technician: Environmental Health & Safety

Job Summary

Holds primary responsibilities in asbestos inspection, maintenance, and abatement projects. Work involves responsibility for ensuring that all assigned work is done in compliance and adherence to applicable A.H.E.R.A. (Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act), State and local laws, Federal regulations, and industry safety procedures. Work may involve occasional exposure to hazardous elements and injury risks. Based on the needs of the Environment Health & Safety Office, the work hours for this position can be either day, mid, or night shift.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Holidays
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours
• Weekends
  
  

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs duties relating to inspection, repair, and removal of asbestos that include wearing proper safety/protective clothing, respirator, and adhering to proper industry and regulatory procedures to repair and/or replace damaged asbestos containing building materials.
• Communicates on a daily basis with the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Asbestos Specialist to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations and offers suggestions and recommendations to the EHS Asbestos Specialist and Manager.
• Ensures quick response to control any potential fiber release and/or health danger in the event of damage to asbestos containing materials.
• Keeps records and reports. Submits reports as assigned. Notifies EHS Asbestos Specialist and Manager of any problem situations.
• Ensures quality control/assurance of contracted projects, periodic inspections and triennial inspection of asbestos containing materials in buildings.
• Provides information necessary to staff pertaining to the progress of projects.
• Assists in asbestos and safety training information for staff and school-based personnel as required.
• Assists in other environmental health and safety inspections and work, such as indoor air quality monitoring, lead in water, emergency response, and removal of hazardous materials as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required; and
• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Five (5) years experience performing Asbestos inspection and abatement services. required; and
• Three (3) years previous experience and knowledge of indoor air quality investigations, building inspections, construction/renovation projects, building systems and components preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of current AHERA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, blueprints, schematic drawings, or sketches to determine location, size, capacity, and type of component or unit.
• Must be familiar with procedures and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and "Safety Data Sheets".
• Ability to wear an air purifying respirator.
• Ability to successfully pass an examination given by a physician approved by Anne Arundel County Public Schools prior to appointment to the position and annually. The position requires a final examination upon separation from AACPS.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Within 60 days, obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspector License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and
• Upon hire, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Supervisor License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and
• Within 60 days, obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Management Planner License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and
• Within 60 days, obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Project Designer License issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) required; and
• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.
  
  

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle
  
  

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: over 2/3 of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 of the time
• Pushing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Pulling: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 of the time
• Balancing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Kneeling: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Tasting: under 1/3 of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  
  

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
  
  

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Outdoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time
• Construction site: under 1/3 of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 of the time
• Warehouse environment: under 1/3 of the time
• Shop environment: under 1/3 of the time
• Temperature Change: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
  
  

Exposure

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related): under 1/3 of the time
• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: under 1/3 of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time up to 40 feet on vertical ladder/scaffolding; up to 80 feet on boom lift
• Communicable diseases: under 1/3 of the time
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 of the time
  
  

Noise Level

• Moderate: over 2/3 of the time
  
  

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 of the time
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 30% daily day travel within the county traveling from school-to-school to complete work assignments.
  
  

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Adheres to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.
  
  

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 3/1/2023 Established Date: 6/1/2016 Title Code: E45082 Title: TECHNICIAN: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY Alternate Title: Technician: Environmental Health & Safety Reports to Generic: Manager Reports to Specific: MANAGER: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY

ORGANIZATION

Division: Operations Business Unit: Facilities Department: Operations & Logistics Support Negotiated Agreement: American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: III Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: AG13 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME) Essential Job: Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 8 Job Family: Trades, Crafts and Labor Sub-Function: Preventative Maintenance

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