Job Description

Job Description:

Supports university staff, faculty, and students in the safety of laboratories, facilities, equipment, etc., by ensuring compliance with safety/health regulations through inspection, testing, consultation, coaching, training, recommendation, and other methods.

• Assess, verify, and remove pests found in campus facilities or grounds.
• Maintain the established Pest Prevent and Cleanout Program.
• On-Call after-hours duties every other week, year-long, 26 weeks a year for emergency pest response.
• Inspect facilities to identify and submit for repair point of entry.
• Enable Safety Department mission by assisting with other duties including but not limited to: fire extinguisher inspections, semesterly fire drills, fire watches, and other duties as assigned .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training required.
• Associates Degree in EHS or Biology preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of six (6) months work experience required.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• This position involves traveling throughout the University and campus.
• Could, on occasion require bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing.
• Often requires vision and hearing abilities. At times heavy lifting or carrying, or exposure to weather conditions.
• Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working in various campus facilities.
• Must be able to work under deadlines.
• Required to observe conditions of mechanical equipment.
• May be subject to drug screening and background checks at any time during employment.
• Able to occasionally drive a university vehicle.
• Work evening and weekends as needed.
• Meet attendance standards.
• Must possess valid Ohio driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain Ohio University's Certified Driver status.
• Department of Agriculture Licensed Commercial Applicator (10a, 7, Core) or Trained Service Person or ability to train and receive licensures prior to the end of probationary period.

Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

Department: Environmental Health & Safety

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Chad Keller, kellerc@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

AFSCME 3200 – Pay Range |14| – $16.84 – $21.48 per hour dependent on education and prior experience while considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, and more. Additional information is available at  

About Ohio University

Ohio University is home to one of the nation’s friendliest and most picturesque campuses. But more importantly, it’s where you can become part of a two-century tradition of excellence and embark upon a rewarding career that will make a real difference. From teaching and research to admissions, facilities maintenance, and residence life, our faculty and staff propel Ohio University’s mission of helping students become their best selves. OHIO offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits. For a complete list of employment opportunities, please visit University is an equal access/equal opportunity affirmative action institution. For more information about Ohio University’s policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, visit

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