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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Requires knowledge and training on state and federal regulations pertaining to hazardous chemical, universal and radiological waste management, transportation, and disposal. Hazardous material coursework and/or significant experience working with hazardous and/or radioactive materials.
To be successful in this position, you need:
- Familiarity with chemical, radiological, and regulatory reference materials. Ability to interpret information in order to solve problems and/or complete work assignments.
- Proficiency in using PC-based computers and related e-mail, data entry, and other basic software
- Knowledge of and ability to select, use and maintain specialized personal protective equipment necessary for working with hazardous materials. The employee must be able to determine the proper and appropriate method necessary carrying out job assignments.
- Ability to work under direct supervision and perform assigned tasks from written instructions and established policies and procedures.
- Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to respond knowledgeably, courteously and quickly to customer concerns and needs.
- Experience working with mechanical systems (e.g., solvent bulking and waste handling systems) requiring attention to detail and mechanical ability.
Additional preferred skills include:
- Successful completion of coursework related to hazardous materials and/or experience working with hazardous materials.
- Experience in physically responding to hazardous material releases.
- Associate degree in General Science, with at least two years of related practical work experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-Commercial Class C Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C driver’s license and drive day and night.
- Frequently, stand/walk, lift carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, twist/bend stoop/squat, grasp lightly, write by hand, operate foot or hand controls, use drum dolly and push/carry/lift/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
- Rarely, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds or other), work/reach above shoulders, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts and use telephone.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk for up to 20 minutes 3 times/day and construct fiberboard boxes.
- Ability to manipulate motorized and non-motorized cart, pallet jack, drum dolly, and 55-gallon drums.
- Ability to read various labels and discern colors.
- Ability to wear and work in a respirator.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May be required to respond to calls 24x7, to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.
- May be exposed to radiation, electromagnetic fields, and/or extreme hot and cold temperatures.
- May be exposed to a variety of halogenated and non-halogenated solvents during weekly pouring activities.
- May be exposed to any of 20,000 chemicals used at Stanford during response to a hazardous material incident. Hazardous material incidents typically involve small amounts, less than one gallon.
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
WORK STANDARDS:
- When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.