Apply on Employer Site

University of Missouri-Columbia · 2 days ago

Environmental Health Technician II

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $20.50/hr

2+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an Environmental Health Technician II to provide general Environmental Health & Safety technical support to the campus community. The role involves surveying laboratories, managing hazardous materials, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Survey and inspect laboratories and other areas that use hazardous materials including radioactive substances; monitor uses and practices for compliance with University, State and Federal requirements

Pick up hazardous/radioactive materials from various campus departments; transport, manage and store/dispose of materials according to required safety procedures

Perform and document routine laboratory tasks such as exposure rate surveys, contamination surveys, and sealed source leak tests

Package, or assist with packaging, hazardous/radioactive materials into specified containers for shipment including paperwork to comply with regulatory requirements related to hazardous/radioactive materials

Perform, or assist with performing, chemical and/or physical clean-up of hazardous/radioactive materials or spills

Perform routine cleaning of work facilities to ensure safety

Maintain good working knowledge of all governmental regulations concerning the shipment and handling of hazardous/radioactive materials

May assist in the development of new techniques for hazardous/radioactive materials management; may assist in training of faculty, staff, and students in the proper use of protective equipment and safe handling techniques

Operate material handling equipment, drive University vehicle for material transportation

May perform simple chemistry tests and radioactive analysis on samples of materials

Calibrating and performing operational checks of radiation detection instrumentation, including maintenance of calibration records

Qualification

Hazardous materials managementRadiation safety proceduresEnvironmental regulations knowledgeMaterial handling equipment operationMS Office SuiteDiversity awarenessEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired is necessary

Certification as required by regulatory agencies is necessary

Preferred

An Associate degree in Applied Science or equivalent experience

Must currently possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days, a valid Missouri Driver's License

Ability to meet initial and as needed fitness-for-duty (drug and alcohol testing), background screening, training, driving records, strength/dexterity, and other requirements necessary for complete job performance for campus and hospital radiation safety programs

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job (i.e., ability to lift up to 50 lbs.), to be able to perform laboratory monitoring, and conduct surveys using various types and sometimes cumbersome survey instruments

Possess working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to read and communicate effectively

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population

Benefits

Medical

Dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://business.missouri.edu/allen-angel-capital-education-program

H1B Sponsorship

University of Missouri-Columbia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (257)

2024 (213)

2023 (145)

2022 (112)

2021 (115)

2020 (131)