Safety Coordinator

Legence • Edina, MN

44d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company, is seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join their team in Edina, MN. For over 40 years, Gilbert has provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, specializing in the healthcare industry. The company fosters a fun, open, and innovative culture with a philosophy of mutual respect, innovation, and a strong customer focus. The Safety Coordinator will work directly in the field, ensuring employee safety and compliance with industry regulations. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with team members, owners, and contractors.

Requirements

• Ideally, 1-3 years of experience in construction safety, demonstrating a solid understanding of safety protocols.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate stop-work actions when necessary.
• A clear understanding of Gilbert Mechanical's mission and values, and a commitment to upholding them in your role.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs, climb 4-6 flights of stairs daily, and walk continuously for up to 60 minutes during site inspections.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying safety information effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail, enabling you to prioritize and manage multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• A 2 or 4-year college degree in an occupational health and safety discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with a union workforce is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify various documents, including presentations, reports, drafts, memos, and emails, to communicate safety-related information effectively.
• Create and maintain spreadsheets for various projects using Microsoft Excel to track and manage safety-related data.
• Travel to various job sites throughout the MN area, assisting in conducting site safety inspections to document deficiencies and track leading and lagging indicators.
• Assist in conducting accident/incident investigations and prepare comprehensive documentation for analysis and improvement.
• Collaborate with project management to conduct safety orientations and onboard employees, ensuring they are well-versed in safety protocols.
• Post and keep all required safety documents and literature up to date at job sites.
• Provide valuable administrative support to management to facilitate efficient safety processes.

Benefits

• Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Annual performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree