How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the EHS Tech II position is to certify and maintain various engineering controls in laboratory and clinical environments. Controls include Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and various Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) like fume hoods, paint booths and point exhaust. Additional responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and upgrading occupational health and safety related programs to ensure regulatory and quality compliance. Perform routine surveys, audits, inventories, testing, monitoring, and sample collection. This position may be filled at a lower technical job description (EHS Tech I).
Responsibilities*
- Measure and certify the performance of various engineering controls including Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), fume hoods, paint booths and point exhausts.
- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, decontaminations, and repairs of BSC.
- Perform EHS equipment calibrations and maintenance.
- Inspect, certify, repair, calibrate and maintain records of technical equipment and components.
- Provide technical support and safety-related advice to faculty, staff and students.
- Summarize and record technical data.
- Participate in data collection, database maintenance, and report generation.
- Assist U-M facilities management in maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
- Perform routine deliveries, transfers and shipments of materials on campus.
- Maintain inventories of departmental technical supplies.
- Conduct quality assurance audits and prepare inspection reports and maintain records.
- Participate in emergency response activities.
- Comply with all occupational health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations, and University policies and guidelines.
Required Qualifications*
- A high school diploma is necessary.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a physical examination to allow for emergency response and wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and have no lifting or breathing restrictions.
- Demonstrated aptitude to diagnose mechanical and electrical systems and identify problems.
- Ability to use various electronic and mechanical devices and tools.
- Ability to work in laboratory, clinical, and industrial environments.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Awareness of occupational health, safety, and environmental rules/regulations.
- Experience using a computer and tablet for basic functions like email, scheduling, and reports.
- Must be able to perform all duties within the classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The EHS Tech II regularly positions self to inspect, repair, and test equipment, perform audits, inventories, and sample collection over and under obstacles, in and around immoveable objects, and inside equipment. The EHS Tech II frequently ascends/descends ladders, uses various mechanical devices and small tools, and occasionally moves equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience testing and certifying fume hoods, LEV and BSC.
- Supplemental course work in biology, chemistry, mechanical design, or vocational programs.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of safety-related or analytical equipment.
- Experience using Microsoft Access databases.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides immediate vesting and two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.