Environmental Health Technician

General Description

Under the guidance of the Environmental Health Supervisor, the Environmental Health Technician will perform logistical and maintenance duties for the Industrial Hygiene Office in support of the Environmental Health Program at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB). This position requires comprehensive knowledge of maintenance and calibration of various types of industrial hygiene instruments such as sound level meters, velometers, integrated air sampling equipment, etc.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Sign out equipment in Maximo after determining what equipment should be taken to various calibration laboratories and check equipment back in through Maximo when equipment is returned.
• Update the Maximo Property inventory of IH equipment and ensure maintained, calibrated, and available / ready for use.
• Process calibration paperwork when equipment is returned from Calibration.
• Perform maintenance tasks on applicable equipment.
• Clean, organize and maintain the IH equipment room, ensuring materials, supplies and equipment are ready for use.
• Perform inventory of IH sampling materials, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare Materials/Purchase Requests for IH management to review and concur for ordering.
• Coordinate with the Property Custodian on all government property tasks as assigned per NEMCON procedures.

• Perform other duties required to support tasks under the guidance of an Environmental Health Specialist or Industrial Hygienist, as required.
• Properly manage by-products, which may include hazardous wastes, resultant from workplace activities. Specific responsibilities may include proper waste segregation, containerization, handling, and following site-specific workplace instructions.
• Perform a range of administrative duties required to fulfill program or contractual requirements related to designated area of specialty, including record keeping, inventory and vehicle maintenance, supply requisition, database maintenance and similar duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Maximo Database System

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance, working at heights; in small and confined spaces as well as wearing personal protective equipment such as air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fall protection, and encapsulated suits Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will be performed in a hybrid setting to include field work and office setting; occasionally with irregular hours and off shift, including weekends.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.