EH&S Student Assistant- 2 Openings (Solano Campus)

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to support two complex departments. One is Utilities, Energy & Sustainability, and the other is the multifaceted Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S). This position has extensive possibilities based on the candidate's interests and demonstrated abilities.

The work will be a combination of office and fieldwork; strong Microsoft, particularly Excel, computer skills are a plus. About Cal Poly: Cal Poly is a nationally ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 22,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime and the built environment.

Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit www.calpoly.edu. About Cal Poly Maritime Academy: Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University.

It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.

Working Within the California State University System As part of the California State University, the nation's largest public four-year university system, Cal Poly employees contribute to a broader mission of advancing knowledge, creating opportunity and serving the people of California. Job Duties: Recurring monthly responsibilities, which may include: - Eye wash and safety drench shower testing - Automated Defibrillator (AED) inspection - Fire Extinguisher inspection - First Aid Kit restocking - Utility meter reading and reporting There are also opportunities for work on projects, which may include: - Chemical inventories on campus, on the TSGB, and preparation of anticipated inventory for the Training Ship Golden State (TSGS) - Improve campus recycling program - And many more opportunities Required Qualifications: - Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat is preferred but not mandatory. Ability to learn new programs and mobile apps. - Excellent problem solver with keen investigative skills. - Very well organized and able to track multiple projects. - Ability to develop documentation describing procedures. - An ability to work collaboratively with others while being a motivated self-starter requiring limited direction.

Supplemental Information Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. Integration: Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates. Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume.

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Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.