Hazardous Materials Technician

33058BR

Environment Health & Safety

Position Overview
This individual will report to the
Hazardous Materials Supervisor in HMEP program of the KU Department of Environment, Health & Safety (KU-EHS). This position has the primary
responsibility of assisting the Hazardous Materials Supervisor in carrying out the day-to-day KU-EHS hazardous materials/waste disposal
program activities. This position may also aid other EHS staff/programs on an as needed basis per the direction of the Hazardous Materials
Supervisor. Specific duties are outlined in detail below:

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
WORK LOCATION: Onsite –
campus properties & affiliates

The Department of Environment, Health, and Safety is a unit within KU Operations. EHS helps protect
human health, safety and the environment in a manner that enhances the quality of education, research and public service on our campus. KU
Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services
that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of
paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical
& dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU
also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for
employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance

KU’s
excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues
from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in
respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued.
When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Job Description
80% – Perform activities associated with the University’s surplus chemical and
hazardous materials waste management program, which include:

• Perform all tasks using best safety practice and within your
  capabilities, notifying supervisor of any limitations or concerns.
• Complete required regulatory, safety, and KU-specific training
  annually or as required.
• Collect and remove surplus chemicals and/or hazardous materials waste from university facilities and return
  to EHS facilities for further processing.
• Answer questions from and aid in the training of faculty, staff, and students concerning
  the surplus chemical and hazardous materials waste management program. Provide informal instruction and guidance to campus personnel so they
  may properly dispose of hazardous materials.
• Transport hazardous materials between university facilities.
• Identify and
  characterize solid waste, used hazardous materials, and hazardous waste.
• Handle, label, package for disposal, and transport
  identified hazardous materials waste to the KU-EHS Hazardous Materials Waste Accumulation Facility.
• Apply local and federal
  regulations (KDHE, EPA, DOT, etc.) pertaining to the storage, surplus, and disposal of solid waste, universal waste, used hazardous
  materials, and hazardous waste.
• Assist with documentation and record-keeping of surplus chemical and hazardous materials waste
  activities
• Assist in cost saving disposal procedures, such as bulking into drums or elementary neutralization of strong acids and
  bases.
• Evaluate quality, inventory, segregate, and redistribute surplus hazardous materials as appropriate.
• Utilize
  knowledge of chemistry to determine the identity of unwanted materials that are labeled with chemical structures, chemical formulas, or
  abbreviations.
• Handle highly hazardous materials: water reactive, air reactive, highly toxic, spontaneously combustible, strong
  oxidizers, unknowns.
• Work with the Asbestos Program to dispose of unwanted materials that are suspected to be made of asbestos
  containing material.
• Work with the Radiation Safety Program to dispose of materials that are suspected to present a radiological
  hazard.
• Perform weekly hazardous waste inspections of the EHS accumulation facilities.
• Assist in maintaining, evaluating,
  improving, and recommending new procedures for the minimization and management of hazardous materials/waste generated by the
  University.
• Interact with personnel from contracted off-site hazardous waste disposal firm while they are on-site.
• Assist in
  non-emergency response of chemical spills and/or releases.

10% – Perform activities associated with maintaining HMEP
vehicles and spaces in good condition and working order.

5% – Participate as a member of the EHS HazMat Response
Team.

• Respond to hazardous materials releases, as called upon, and aid with spill control/cleanup within personal
  capabilities and limitations of protective equipment available.
• Assist the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and HMEP Programs Manager
  in maintaining appropriate spill response control/cleanup equipment and materials.

5% – Perform other EHS duties as
appropriate and assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Ability to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds
   frequently and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally with or without accommodation.
2. Ability to bend, stoop
   and/or kneel frequently.
3. Ability to traverse steps, ladders, & outdoor uneven terrain.
4. Work location is onsite – Lawrence
   campus & affiliate properties.
5. Valid driver’s license by time of appointment and must be maintained throughout
   employment.
6. Successfully complete OSHA/EPA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training within 180 days of initial employment

Required
Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate science or related field; or HS diploma/GED and 4 years of relevant work
   experience.
2. Valid driver’s license by time of appointment.
3. Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office
   or other standard office software as evidenced by application materials.
4. Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application
   materials.
5. Ability to handle filled hazardous materials containers and safety PPE/equipment as demonstrated by past experience,
   certifications and/or training.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology,
   environmental science, geology, industrial hygiene, or Safety.
2. Previous work experience involving RCRA Compliance, hazardous
   materials/waste disposal, safety, and emergency response.
3. Previous work experience in a university environment.
4. Experience
   with applicable Federal and State Regulations as evidenced by application materials.

Contact Information to
Applicants
Jennifer Phillips
jphillips@ku.edu
785-864-2853

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the
   required and preferred qualifications
2. Resume/CV
3. List of three (3) professional references

Incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Tuesday, June 23rd and will continue until a qualified pool of
applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range: Starting at $44,100.00

Application Review Begins: 23-Jun-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 20-Jul-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule
M-F 8-5pm

Job Family
Public Safety-KUL

Work Location Assignment
On-Site

Disclaimer
The
University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry,
disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic
information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room
1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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