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Safety Technician - DUHS - Fire & Life Safety Division
Duke Clinical Research Institute | |
United States, North Carolina, Durham | |
300 West Morgan Street (Show on map) | |
August 19, 2023 | |
Duke University and Duke University Health System require all students, faculty and staff to receive the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. After you have officially accepted a position at Duke, you may request a religious or medical accommodation. Safety Technician - DUHS - Fire & Life Safety Division Work Arrangement: On-Site Requisition Number: 228899 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: HEALTH SYSTEM Date: Aug 8, 2023 Safety Technician, Fire & Life Safety Division Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) provides the focus for the administration of all safety programs to Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, and Duke University Health System. OESO has the responsibility for developing institutional safety plans and policies; providing information and training to meet all regulatory requirements; providing technical consultation and guidance; conducting exposure and risk assessments; conducting safety audits; monitoring compliance with all safety policies; and investigating accidents, injuries, and reported unsafe conditions. Specific to the Fire & Life Safety Division: The Fire & Life Safety Division is charged with the responsibility to design, implement, and manage a vigilant fire safety program. The Fire & Life Safety Division conducts periodic assessments for compliance with the Life Safety Code and is highly effective at identifying, and minimizing the risk of fire in all Duke Health System, University, and Medical Center properties. General Description of the Job Class: Responsible for routine recognition, evaluation and control of safety and health hazards in the workplace. Also, support these functions by performing routine tasks associated with calibration and inspection of necessary equipment. At times, will work with Duke University departments to minimize occupational health and safety risks and manage compliance with applicable regulations. Primary Purpose of Position: This position has the responsibility to provide technical support for the OESO Fire & Life Safety programs to include inspections, training, monitoring, database management and crowd manager duties at special events. Description of Responsibilities and Duties Duties and Responsibilities of Level 1:
Duties and Responsibilities of Level 2: In addition to the duties and responsibilities of Level 1, Level 2 will perform the following:
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Level 1 1. Basic knowledge of safety and health principles. 2. Basic math skills. 3. Functional oral and written communication skills. 4. Ability to utilize computer technology to prepare reports, access data and maintain records. 5. Basic understanding of fire alarm and water based fire protection systems. 6. Basic knowledge of NC Fire Code. 7. Basic knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, 25 & 72. Level 2 - In addition to Level 1 knowledge, skills and abilities:
Education Work requires communicative, cognitive and analytical skills normally acquired through a high school diploma. Experience No experience beyond high school completion is required for Level 1. AA/AS and two years safety related experience required for Level 2. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Must have a valid driver's license Must have completed or be able to complete: first responder-operations level training (29 CFR 1910.120). Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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