Occupational Health and Safety Manager - University of Puget Sound

The University of Puget Sound is recruiting an Occupational Health & Safety Manager to join their Facilities Services team and oversee campus-wide initiatives that promote a healthy, sustainable environment for students, faculty, and staff in Tacoma, WA. While leading campus-wide safety initiatives through training, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, and environmental health programs, you'll also serve as a hands-on resource for inspections, emergency preparedness, and sustainable safety practices. With access to diverse facilities and a collaborative team committed to sustainability and learning, youll expand your expertise while shaping impactful programsand thrive in a campus culture energized by fresh ideas and shared purpose each academic year!

Another Sources client, University of Puget Sound , is recruiting an Occupational Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Tacoma, Washington. This is a full-time direct-hire role on-site.This is a chance to be part of a campus culture that truly supports your success and well-being.

Heres a little about the University of Puget Sound and the position they are recruiting for:

The University of Puget Sound is a nationally recognized liberal arts college located in the heart of Tacoma, Washington. Spanning over 100 beautiful acres, Puget Sound offers a dynamic and supportive environment for both students and employees. Known for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, the university provides a vibrant campus experience with the feel of a close-knit community.

The Role:

As the Occupational Health & Safety Manager, this position will work as a team member in providing services and support to all facilities services areas. Responsible for overseeing assigned planned major maintenance capital budgets and operating budget(s) and have disbursement authority on assigned budgets up to $1,000. Act as the liaison for Harned, Thomas and Weyerhaeuser halls for safety issues, spills, and trainings. Coordinate and schedule annual fire extinguisher inspections. Act as liaison for chemical/environmental contractors on Campus. Participate in campus department safety committees.Assist campus community in performing risk mitigation analysis reviewing safety worn practices and recommending suitable safety precautions.Coordinates with end-users of chemicals (Faculty and Staff) as to safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials on an on-going basis.Perform ergonomics assessments and workplace safety checks.Assist Environmental Health & Safety Director with updating safety procedures/plans/protocols.

The Day to Day:

• Investigate accidents and incidents, write inspection reports and provide training as required.

• Provide leadership in developing, implementing and managing Environmental Health & Safety policies, programs, and practices to campus community.

• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting performance for safety related requirements and objectives.

• Perform air quality inspections and respirator fit tests as needed.

• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (EX. WISHA, OSHA, Labor & Industry, Department of Ecology, Fire Marshal, and Health Department).

• Coordinate with the Environmental Health & Safety Director to provide Health and Safety training, including emergency preparedness, to ensure overall safety and health of faculty, staff, students, and campus community.

• Maintain master files of Safety Data Sheets, training completion and other relevant information.

What we would like to see from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Project Management, Engineering, Facility Management, or related discipline, plus minimum of one-year relevant work experience in facilities maintenance, construction or environmental. An equivalent combination of education and relatable experience to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

• Commitment to Puget Sounds mission.

• Ability to respectfully work, communicate and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated strong organizational, prioritization and management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong administrative and computer skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, maintenance management systems, and databases.

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from files, drawings, schematics, catalogs, laws, procedures, standards, reports, and manuals.

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter, while also consulting with the associate vice president for facilities services as appropriate and keeping them well informed.

• Ability to analyze situations and information, consider the risks and implications, and implement a plan of action.

Whats in it for you:

The University of Puget Sound offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including PTO, 15 paid holidays, bonus days, and comprehensive health benefits.

This is an hourly position with a great work/life balance and the anticipated salary is $33.51/hour.

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