Safety Coordinator

Central Carolina Community College•Sanford, NC

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About The Position

The Safety Coordinator oversees, implements, and maintains the college’s life-safety and fire-protection programs and works with the Director of Security on emergency preparedness. The position ensures compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA, NFPA, and NCCER standards. As a subject matter expert on emergency management, the coordinator conducts system audits, manages campus response plans, and coordinates safety training for faculty, staff, and students. The role covers fire and life-safety systems, environmental health and safety, training and regulatory compliance, vendor coordination, incident investigation, documentation, and committee participation. The coordinator serves as the primary contact for fire-alarm and sewer-lift-station emergencies and provides on-call coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, unless otherwise scheduled or modified by the Director of Facilities Maintenance. Occasional travel between campuses and for training, as well as occasional after-hours work, may be required. A valid North Carolina driver's license and regular travel among all college campuses and instructional centers are required.

Requirements

Associate degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field.
At least three years of progressive experience in fire inspection, life-safety coordination, or occupational-safety management.
Hold, or obtain within one year, OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification.
Hold, or obtain within one year, CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification.
Hold, or obtain within one year, the 100-hour Manager of Environmental, Safety and Health Certificate (MESH—General Industry).
In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes, OSHA standards, and state and local building and fire codes.
Strong technical understanding of commercial fire-alarm panels, suppression systems, and emergency communication networks.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines.
Excellent public-speaking and instructional skills for training a diverse collegiate community.
Proficiency in digital record-keeping and safety-management software.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Ability to travel regularly among all college campus locations and instructional centers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections of campus fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and AEDs for operational readiness and NFPA compliance.
Assist the Director of Security with developing, reviewing, and updating the college Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct campus-wide emergency drills, including fire, active-shooter, and severe-weather drills, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Serve as the primary liaison for external safety contractors, inspectors, and local fire marshals during facility reviews and system maintenance.
Coordinate safety training for personnel and students, including fire prevention, evacuation, hazard communication, and basic first aid/CPR.
Investigate campus accidents, occupational injuries, and safety hazards; analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Maintain audit-ready records of inspections, training, drills, permits, and regulatory compliance reports.
Coordinate annual fire-extinguisher inspections and assist Facilities Maintenance with monthly extinguisher, eyewash-station, and emergency-lighting inspections.
Coordinate inspections and repairs for wet sprinkler systems and fire pumps; maintain signage and visibility for designated fire-protection equipment at the Moore Center.
Coordinate semiannual kitchen fire-suppression inspections and annual fire-alarm inspections; troubleshoot alarm-system issues and replace devices as needed.
Perform and document monthly elevator fire-recall operations; coordinate annual elevator inspections with the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Coordinate annual inspections of fire assemblies, including reception-area drop doors, and cranes and hoists; coordinate semiannual inspections of domestic and fire-protection backflow prevention devices.
Coordinate proper collection, storage, and disposal of chemical and biological waste; schedule pickups and maintain and verify required EPA website logs.
Assist with annual EHSI walkthroughs and coordinate with Facilities Maintenance to address identified hazards and concerns.
Oversee the Electrical Safety Program, including coordinating ARC Flash Studies under NFPA 70E, and assist with annual fume-hood testing.
Participate in fire-marshal inspections and walkthroughs conducted every three years and coordinate correction of identified deficiencies.
Test sewer-lift-station high-alarm floats monthly, repair or replace batteries and floats as needed, and coordinate resolution of lift-station issues with vendors and Facilities Maintenance.
Oversee contractor and vendor safety compliance during construction projects.
Maintain parking signage, including installing or replacing accessible-parking signs as needed.
Coordinate powered industrial truck (forklift) training as applicable.
Coordinate with Human Resources and the Center of Excellence to arrange initial bloodborne-pathogens training and required recertification.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, and Security to develop, review, and update written safety programs and procedures, including Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical Hygiene, the Voluntary Respiratory Protection Program, and Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
Participate in the Safety/Facilities Committee and serve as chairperson as assigned.
Maintain membership in and participate in the activities of the Association of Community College Safety and Security Officers.
Serve as the primary contact for fire-alarm and sewer-lift-station emergency responses and provide on-call coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, subject to scheduling or modification by the Director of Facilities Maintenance.
Encourage a learning environment in which members of the college community are supported and valued, and promote participation across its diverse communities.