EHS Technician

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
EHS Central Account - 230510

Career Area
Environment, Health and Safety

Posting Open Date
08/04/2026

Application Deadline
08/18/2026

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
EHS Technician

Position Number
20077783, 20077784, 20058060, 20058207

Vacancy ID
S027915

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week
20

Work Schedule
Weekends and nights for university scheduled events

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$18.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date
08/24/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment
Occasional/Seasonal

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The role of the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) department is primarily environment, health and safety functions at the University. In support of the University's core mission, EHS will provide comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community. This includes education through training and consultation, maintaining a safe environment through recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards, ensuring a process of regulatory compliance and minimizing future potential liabilities. By developing EHS programs and performing various periodic inspections we can provide a safe work place, ensure a process of compliance and minimize future potential liabilities. EHS is organized into eight (8) sections: Biological Safety, Environmental Affairs, Fire Safety & Emergency Response, Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, Workplace Safety and Business & Support.

Position Summary
This position will be working athletic events, and other special events (performances, ceremonies, etc). These would be fire watch events. Conducts pre-event inspections and then frequently walks through the facility looking for hazards.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School. Technicians are trained in the applicable laws or inspection procedures through some combination of classroom and on-the-job training.

Management Preferences
Ability to work weekends
Ability to work different hours depending on event

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Able to stand long periods of time (4+ hours), walk and move 25lbs (fire extinguisher). Duties to be performed with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

This recruitment is for four (4) EHS Technician positions. By applying, you will be considered for all 4 positions: 20077783 , 20077784, 20058060 & 20058207

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.