Safety Program Coordinator-Bilingual English-Spanish
Summary
A bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Program Coordinator who builds and runs workplace safety programs, training, inspections, and OSHA compliance for a landscaping company's field teams across the Twin Cities metro. Full-time, salaried, on-site role focused on driving a proactive safety culture.
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Partner with leadership to design and implement effective safety and team training programs.
- Provide guidance and oversight for staff safety training.
- Create, implement, and lead formal safety training curriculum.
- Lead safety meetings, including Safety Committee and Safety Leadership meetings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and other relevant safety standards.
- Conduct workplace inspections, observe work practices, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Complete risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop, analyze, and communicate safety reports and performance metrics.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to team members and leaders.
- Demonstrate strong leadership by modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of industry equipment, tools, and work practices.
- Develop technical knowledge of the work performed to effectively support teams, assess work quality, and create tools and resources for team success.
- Make high-quality decisions in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
- Promote and support a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture throughout the organization.
Required
- English and Spanish language proficiency, spoken and written
- Proficient in use of technology including Microsoft suite
- Demonstrated ability to create presentations, training materials, and reports
- 2+ years of experience with workplace safety
- 2+ years of experience working in the landscape/lawn maintenance industry or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- DOT health card
- Ability to pass a pre- employment drug test
• Associate or bachelor’s degree