• Hazardous Materials Specialist

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Hazardous Materials Specialist

    Posting Summary

    Ensure safety of UVM community through proper management of facilities-related hazardous materials including asbestos, lead, and mold.

     

    Coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety of work crews, building occupants, and campus community through planning, design, monitoring of containment and work practices, and end of project clearance.

     

    Identify, assess, monitor, and remediate hazards in accordance with state and federal regulations. Manage on-site contractors for remediation of hazards on campus.

     

    Delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff and contractors, and provide technical assistance and/or training.

     

    Work requires the ability to analyze and troubleshoot problems. This position is essential to assist with regulatory compliance and positive public relations.

     

    This position reports to the Facilities Trades Supervisor (Hazardous Materials Supervisor) and requires active engagement in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

     

    -High school diploma and a minimum of five years of experience that provides necessary skills, knowledge, abilities, and familiarity with (V) OSHA , EPA /VT DEC , and Department of Health regulations.

     

    -Have, or have the ability to obtain, the following licenses within 6 months of hire: Asbestos Site Inspector, Asbestos Management Planner, Asbestos Project Monitor, Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, Lead Renovation, Repair, Painting, and Maintenance.

     

    -Lifting of up to 50 lbs. occasionally required.

     

    -Smokers will not be considered due to research that indicates a high medical risk when working with asbestos.

     

    -Valid Vermont driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid Vermont driver’s license.

     

    -Operate a university vehicle including the box truck.

     

    -Ability to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to workplace diversity, sustainability and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers.

     

    -Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

     

    -Subject to acceptable background check.

     

    -Effective communication skills.

     

    -Basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

     

    -Ability to work occasional overtime

    Desirable Qualifications

    -40-hour Asbestos Supervisor License

     

    -Certification in safety or environmental field

     

    - OSHA 10/30-hour certification

     

    -Read and understand building diagrams and have a basic understanding of building trades

     

    -Experience in a higher education workplace

     

    Anticipated Pay Range

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 01/08/2026

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Envmnt Health & Safety OC2 N

     

    Posting Number S5896PO

     

    Department Environmental Health & Safety/11531

     

    Position Number 018439

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents