Facilities & Safety Coordinator

Goodwill NYNJ•New York, NY

104d•$52,000 - $66,300

About The Position

The Facilities & Safety Coordinator is a field-based, hands-on position responsible for health and safety oversight and facilities maintenance across Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey locations. The Coordinator conducts safety inspections and facility assessments, performs minor and preventive repairs across building systems, coordinates safety and compliance training, supports emergency preparedness, and oversees fleet safety programs. The role also includes administrative and project coordination responsibilities, including maintaining records, preparing reports, tracking work orders and vendor documentation, and coordinating cross-functional projects. The Coordinator works with store, mission, Facilities, Operations, HR, and Asset Protection teams to support safe, compliant, well-maintained, operationally ready workplaces. Regular travel to assigned facilities is required, along with responding to after-hours emergencies and participating in a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four to nine years of experience in facilities maintenance, construction, safety, operations, or a related field.
Technical knowledge of building systems and mechanicals, with the ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs.
Working knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety principles.
Facilities maintenance experience in office, retail, and/or warehouse locations.
Experience interacting with facility maintenance vendors.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to track multiple tasks and deliverables.
Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain administrative records and reports.
Ability to interact successfully with stakeholders across the Goodwill organization.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to travel throughout New York and New Jersey.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely work from ladders when necessary.
Ability to maintain a clean, professional appearance; work uniform is required and provided.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or technical school designation.
Experience conducting inspections, delivering training, managing compliance programs, coordinating projects, or supporting facility operations.
Experience using training or compliance-tracking software or similar administrative platforms.
Experience with mobile work order management devices.
OSHA 30 certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Powered Industrial Truck Trainer Certification.
Fleet Safety or Defensive Driving Certification.
FEMA ICS-100 and ICS-200.
Facilities, maintenance, or safety-related certifications.
Project management training or certification, such as CAPM.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine health and safety inspections and facility assessments across Goodwill NYNJ locations.
Identify workplace hazards, document findings, coordinate corrective actions, and verify completion through follow-up inspections.
Assist with incident investigations, documentation, and root cause analysis.
Maintain accurate, current, audit-ready safety records, compliance documentation, and reporting metrics.
Support OSHA compliance initiatives and organizational safety programs, and coach employees and leaders on safe work practices.
Coordinate emergency evacuation, fire, severe weather, and other response drills; inspect emergency equipment and maintain preparedness documentation.
Support emergency responses during workplace incidents and facility disruptions, document drill outcomes, and recommend procedural improvements.
Deliver safety orientations and ongoing training; administer training and compliance-tracking systems and maintain training records and certifications.
Develop training schedules and project timelines, train and certify employees on powered equipment, and prepare compliance and training reports.
Oversee fleet safety training, driver qualification documentation, fleet compliance tracking, and support fleet safety inspections.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance and minor repairs across assigned facilities, documenting and escalating issues beyond the role's scope.
Conduct preventive facility inspections, coordinate larger repair requests and projects, and support facility readiness for inspections, audits, events, and special projects.
Document, prioritize, track, and close work orders using web-based applications and written reports; assist other technicians and provide coverage as needed.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Travel regularly to facilities throughout New York and New Jersey, typically visiting 8–10 assigned locations once or twice monthly.
Partner with Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, Asset Protection, and other departments to resolve concerns and coordinate projects.
Prepare reports on inspections, corrective actions, training, fleet compliance, and facility conditions; maintain inventories of safety equipment and operational resources.
Coordinate vendors and contractors, obtain and review quotes, schedule visits, verify completed work, process invoices, and maintain vendor and service records.
Process and file safety, maintenance, and compliance paperwork; support budget tracking and maintain documentation in shared systems.
Follow Goodwill policies and procedures and report safety hazards and injuries to the appropriate personnel.