Safety Coordinator - Berkeley, United States - Gothic Landscape, Inc.

Gothic Landscape, Inc.

Verified Company

Berkeley, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

_At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service, building authentic, relationships not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we doand who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year._

As a Safety Coordinator, you will assist with initiating WC & insurance claims, reporting, tracking, maintaining safety records and assist with safety training.

The Safety Coordinator upholds and supports all safety rules, policies and regulations in the assigned region as set forth by the company standards and under the guidelines of the local branch leadership.

He/she is involved in day-to-day safety trainings, Monthly OSHA trainings, and equipment certification training as needed.
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_Must be bilingual in Spanish & English and be proactive in partnering with the crew members and branch management to create a cohesive & continuous safety environment for all._
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_Essential Duties of a Safety Coordinator will include, but not limited to_:

Initiates claims (workers comp, insurance carrier, OSHA), writes reports, maintains accident log, provides reoccurring reports, maintains and manages all safety related files
Assists with ongoing safety training and conducts safety tailgate talks with crews & management
Works with branch operations team to meet safety goal by attending branch meetings and will travel to field sites to observe, provide feedback & train crew members on safety protocols
Prepares meeting minutes, producing reports, and other internal support materials as needed
Assist with any specific safety projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned

Are you the right fit for this role?
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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE that are necessary as a Safety Coordinator will include, but not limited to:

Must be bilingual English & Spanish
Strong communications skills; both verbal and written & able to communicate effectively with all team members from crew to management
Must be proactive in providing safety updates and able to collaborate and partner with branch leadership and crew members on safety practices
Must be selfdriven and work independently with a high attention to detail and able to meet deadlines
Must possess good time management skills with strong followup skills and able to complete reports and claims in a timely manner
Must be solutions oriented and collaborative when partnering with crews and branch operations in creating a positive safety environment for all
Proficient skills in MS Office programs Excel, Word and PowerPoint
High School or GED
2+ years of related experience in Safety within the landscape or construction industry is highly preferred
Valid driver's license in good standing

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_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions._

_While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds._

_Perks and pluses:
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Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
Company paid vehicle, cell phone, laptop
Fun and fastpaced working environment with a great worklife balance
Paid training/certification and career advancement
Gothic's company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty

_Hourly Range:
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_$ $35.00 __(starting rate of pay may vary based _on applicants' qualifications, skills, experience, education & geographic location)

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