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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

900455 UF&S MC Operations

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 108 H

Compensation Range:

$24.91 - $34.87

_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists with daily administration and functional responsibilities of the program. Works closely with department staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards from the Joint Commission (TJC), NYSDOH, EPA, OSHA and other local, state and federal agencies, while supporting the applicable policies and procedures of the University. Reports any identified issues, concerns, or workplace incidents and follows through to ensure resolution. Creates, designs, and implements staff safety training programs.

SCHEDULE

+ MON-FRI 8AM - 4:30PM; OCC WKNDS/HOLS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Acts as a liaison with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and other disciplines. Reports any identified issues or concerns and follows through to ensure resolution. Conducts specialized audits or inspections as required. Ensures recognized best practices are followed.

+ Designs and implements staff safety training programs. Creates and presents new safety trainings as needed. Provides required updates to existing safety trainings. Maintains staff safety training records.

+ Works in conjunction with leadership to manage the cleanliness of facilities for the safety of employees, ensuring all safety codes are being followed and maintained.

+ Supports department in the design and execution of special projects. Assists with risk evaluation, writing of standard operating procedures and implementation. Discusses research plans, investigates risk associated with those plans and remediates per applicable safety standards with departmental leadership.

+ Assists in the facilitation of a department-based employee safety committee to review safety concerns, develop and follow through on appropriate corrective action to ensure a safe working environment. Investigates work place accidents and near misses, identifies root causes and follows through on corrective action plans to mitigate risk. Conducts Job Hazard Assessments (JHA).

+ Maintains most current information and training of regulatory standards.

+ Acts as a liaison to obtain Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) training and proper use as required.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ Associate's degree in related field and 1 year of experience required

+ Bachelor's degree preferred

+ Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

+ Knowledge of local, state and federal safety regulations, including OSHA, ISO and ANSI required

+ Excellent communication skills required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

+ DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State upon hire required

+ OSHA certification upon hire preferred

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.