Job no:
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Environmental/Occupational Safety
Department: - EHS-ENVR - HLTH - SAFETY-ADMIN
Classification Title:
Hazardous Materials Specialist I
Job Description:
Collects, processes and prepares University of Florida Radioactive and Chemical Waste for shipment and disposal
Performs tasks related to insuring facility and institutional compliance with permits, licenses and Federal, State and Local regulations
Collects and analyses samples for chemical and radioactive materials
Maintains records in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
Performs inspections as assigned
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment
Responds to chemical spills
Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A criminal background and post-offer health assessment will be conducted
Drives a state vehicle that requires a Valid Driver License.
$23.00-$24.00/ hour based on education and experience
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one (1) year of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
EDUCATION & TRAINNG:
- A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
EXPERIENCE:
- One or more years of experience working in the area of chemical and/or radioactive waste management
KNOWLEDGE:
- Working knowledge of chemistry
- Knowledge of regulations pertaining to chemical and radioactive waste management
- Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations and hazardous materials emergency response procedures.- Understanding of basic principles of radioactivity and radiation protection technology.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations and policies
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to do physical labor
- Ability to wear a full face air purifying respirator
- Ability to distinguish colors
This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.
Multiple vacancies will be filled from this posting.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 26 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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