Safety Coordinator

About the role

The Safety Coordinator ensures all field employees are fully trained on all equipment and performing to their fullest and safest potential. They participate and deliver training programs for existing and new employees, determining training objectives and curriculum as needed.

Responsibilities

• Discuss the importance of safety and awareness including proper hydration, proper clothing and shoes, proper lifting techniques, keeping an eye out for the safety of others.
• Train new hires on proper use of all equipment (except riding mowers) and hand tools including proper techniques for pruning, cutbacks, digging, vine and weed removal.
• Train new hires on proper fueling and storage protocols for equipment as well as the importance of chemical safety including proper mixing and use of Roundup.
• Set high expectations of quality of work. Ensure all things are done the right way the first time. Quality, like safety, is everyone's job.
• Set proper expectations of work load and expected pace once assigned to crew (pull your weight and be respectful of others).
• Discuss proper protocol for employee issues/grievances and how to get resolution.
• Introduce/hand off employee to new crew/foreman (make in-person introduction).
• Assist with dispatch of maintenance crews, assist with crew field training on days with no new hire training.
• Actively foster and improve morale/teamwork for field staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Management experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Landscape maintenance experience: 1 year (required)
• English language proficiency (required)
• Spanish language proficiency (required)
• Driver's license (required)

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and hard-working

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of quality and safety

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance