Safety Specialist - Facilities Safety

Overview

Penn State Health
- Location:

Hershey, PA | Work Type:
Full Time | FTE: 1.00 |

Shift: Day |

Hours:

8:00a - 4:30p

Ensure program implementation for the safety of employees, patients, visitors, and students. Ensure regulatory (DOH, TJC, OSHA) compliance within all areas of responsibilities in Penn State Health and College of Medicine buildings.

The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Conduct safety inspections, including above ceilings. Submit written safety recommendations to department heads, as needed, and follow-up on all recommendations. Maintain records and report dates of inspection and compliance.
• Conduct monthly and annual fire extinguisher inspections and maintain associated equipment and documentation.
• Ensure completion of inspection and testing of fire suppression systems per regulatory requirements and maintain associated documentation.
• Conduct fire drills. Submit written recommendations to department heads, as needed, and follow-up on all recommendations. Maintain required records of fire drills.
• Perform random inspections of ongoing projects. Report findings to the contractor/project manager and the department responsible for overseeing the work, as applicable.
• Coordinate the implementation of Interim Life Safety Measures as required for new construction, renovation and identified life safety code deficiencies.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety training programs for employees, volunteers, students, physicians, contractors, etc.
• Provide applicable reports to leadership and local, state, federal and accreditation agencies as requested.
• Support various safety committees/ meetings and present related performance reports.
• Respond to and investigate incidents.
• Available for 24/7 on-call coverage on a rotational basis.

• Associates degree plus two (2) years or High School diploma plus four (4) years experience

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

You take care of them. We’ll take care of you. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union:
Non Bargained