| Position Number: 00056553 | Working Title: Environmental Health Technician |
| Department Name: Facilities Mgt & Planning UNK | Reports To Title: Assistant Director |
| FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt | Union: |
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste/Recycling Collection | 70 | X | Pickup/dump waste and recycling containers from campus and work with City of Kearney to ensure proper disposal. |
| Strengthen Sustainability Efforts | 25 | Ensure campus efforts align with the Sustainability Master Plan and work with campus community on strengthening sustainability efforts. | |
| All other duties as assigned | 5 | X | For this position, regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function. This position is considered essential personnel based on job responsibilities, In the event of a campus incident, this position may be required to report to work, even during periods when the campus is closed, due to its essential nature. Due to business necessity, this position may be required to perform tasks outside of typical job requirements at the supervisor’s discretion. |
Ability to follow oral & written instructions Ability to prioritize multiple tasks Ability to work effectively with a team Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort Ability to operate motor vehicles. Physical Demands. Standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing up/downstairs. Lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 20 to 50 pounds up to two-thirds of the hours worked daily (100lbs max with assistance), 10 to 25 pounds for more than one-third but not more than two thirds of the hours worked daily, or 10 pounds for more than two-thirds of the hours worked daily. Working Conditions. Perform work duties in all weather types. |
Ability to follow oral & written instructions Ability to prioritize multiple tasks Ability to work with industrial chemicals in a safe manner Ability to operate motor vehicles. |
The Environmental Health team is an essential part of campus to ensure our students, faculty, and staff have a safe, healthy, clean environment to work, study, and live in. |
How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:
Very quickly determined |
Good Communication & Interpersonal Skills Good Client/Customer service skills |
Direct supervision from the Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor |
Does this position supervise?:
No |
Outdoors,Animal Facilities |
| Sit: Occasionally (1-33%) | Bending: Frequently (34-66%) |
| Stand: Occasionally (1-33%) | Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Walk: Frequently (34-66%) | Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Frequently (34-66%) | Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%) | Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Lift: Frequently (34-66%) 11 - 20 lbs | Push: Occasionally (1-33%) 11 - 20 lbs |
| Carry: Frequently (34-66%) 11 - 20 lbs | Pull: Frequently (34-66%) 11 - 20 lbs |
| Animals (Category 1): NO | Moving Machinery: YES |
| Animals (Category 3): NO | Biohazardous Material: NO |
| Blood & Bloody Fluids: NO | Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: YES |
| Radiation/ Radioactive: NO | Noise: YES |
| Chemical Hazards: NO | Working from Heights: YES |
| Electrical Hazards: NO | Confined Space: NO |
| 3B or Class 4 Laser: NO | Dust and Dusty environments: YES |
| Hot Work: NO |
| Hearing Protection: NO | Eye Protection: YES |
| Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO | Protective Clothing: YES |
| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting: NO |
| Fine Manipulation: NO | Grasping: YES |
| Repetitive Motion: YES |