Safety Program Coordinator-Bilingual English-Spanish

Village Green Landscapes•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Village Green Landscapes is seeking an experienced, bilingual English-Spanish Safety Program Coordinator. This leadership role supports high-quality service delivery and helps advance a positive, forward-thinking safety culture across the organization. The coordinator provides structure, training, and support to promote consistent safety performance among Village Green Landscapes teams, and facilitates and oversees workplace safety. This is a full-time, salaried, benefit-eligible position. The salary range is $33.00–$44.00 per hour, depending on experience. Village Green Landscapes is a locally owned and operated full-scale landscape company serving the Twin Cities metro area, with offices in Saint Paul, New Brighton, Brooklyn Park, and Savage. Its services include lawn maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, turf care, fertilization, snow removal, and contract trucking.

Requirements

Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
Proficiency using technology, including the Microsoft suite.
Demonstrated ability to create presentations, training materials, and reports.
At least 2 years of workplace safety experience.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

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 a 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 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 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.