STEPS Industrial Hygiene Technician

Job Title
STEPS Industrial Hygiene Technician


Requisition Number
TE08950


Department Name
3DE40:Occupational Health and Safety


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$14 - $17/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience (can provide training for this position).



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, sitting at computer station, carrying objects less than 40 lbs.



Shift

Part-time Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

15-25 hours/week



Job Summary

The STEPS Industrial Hygiene Technician team member has primary responsibility for evaluating chemical fume hoods and other local exhaust ventilation controls utilized within the laboratories. Readings will be taken then work orders submitted if out of range for specifications.

Other job duties include:

• Performs Indoor Air Quality requests by request
• Maintains industrial hygiene equipment by performing monthly/annual calibration and tracks equipment maintenance needs
• Maintains all databases associated with these tasks to demonstrate regulatory compliance

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Office365, MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to learn proprietary database for tracking various equipment needs. Chemistry Safety Training will be required.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Prefer chemistry or laboratory background, but not required. If one has an interest in the occupational health field or industrial hygiene, training can be provided.



Deadline to Apply
07/08/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.