Environmental Technician I

Job Summary

Environmental Technicians
Provide
services to campus partners related to management and disposal of unwanted hazardous materials. Ensure university is adhering to relevant
regulations, policies and procedures and is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to disposal of regulated waste
generated by university operations. Typically requires high school/trade school education, associate degree, certification, or professional
training. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

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University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, and process hazardous and
  potentially hazardous chemical, biological, radiological materials.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment (carts, hand
  trucks, pallet jacks, fume hoods, etc) according to standard protocols.
• Maintain and update regulated waste cradle-to-grave
  database management system and ensures appropriate documentation for on Campus items.
• Maintains the Regulated Waste Management
  Facility and supporting equipment as directed.
• Use necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) based on potential chemical or
  biological exposure.
• Assist with mitigation of emergencies and spills involving chemical, radiological, and biological
  materials.

May also be required to:

• Coordinate and assist researchers and staff with lab moves and lab clean-outs.
• Consolidate or bulk compatible waste materials into drums.
• Assists in laboratory inspections to ensure compliance with
  appropriate regulatory and University of Utah policy and procedures.
• Inform researchers of proper waste labeling and storage.
• Coordinate with waste transporters and vendors supplying equipment and/or materials.
• Develop and maintain databases for the
  regulated waste program. Analyzes information to identify areas for quality improvement.

Minimum
Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related
work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Environmental Technician,
I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition
Number: PRN44319B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F, 7am-4pm
Department: 00472
– Environmental Health & Safety
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $13.57 – $21.00/hour
Close Date:
5/20/2026
Open Until Filled:

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