Construction Safety Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintains compliance with AvalonBay safety and health policies, programs, procedures, and all municipal, state, and federal regulations.
• Conducts and documents safety program inspections, and inspections required by local regulations.
• Fosters a positive Safety culture among associates, vendors, and contractors through building relationships.
• Stops work when there is an immediate danger to life and health and collaborates with associates and vendor, or contractor staff to correct such conditions.
• Ensures corrective action for non-compliant conditions and tracks corrective measures until completion.
• Investigates safety and health concerns and incidents, providing necessary information to the organization.
• Reviews safety and health submittals and provides recommendations to improve written plans and documents.
• Analyzes safety and incident data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
• Shares information related to Safety policies and procedures with team members and conducts training on relevant Safety topics as necessary.
• Aids the Safety Department and the organization in overall program improvement and implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-7 years of Safety, or related experience.
• Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Recommended: Bi-Lingual, and field related certifications.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficiency in safety and health principles, Microsoft Office suite programs, communication skills, understanding of OSHA regulations, and ability to learn and apply safety and health knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and negotiate work areas.
• Use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Environment

• Candidate regularly works on-site at a community or regional office.
• Travel may be required between multiple locations.

Licenses/Certifications

• OSHA 30, or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• CPR/First Aid, or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• BCSP certification is preferred.

Additional Info

• AvalonBay is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• AvalonBay does not request or request information that identifies age, date of birth, or school attendance/dropout status.
• AvalonBay complies with California Personnel Privacy Notice.