Position Summary:
Responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel in the workplace. Responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by identifying hazards, conducting inspections, developing and implementing safety programs, and providing training to employees to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
Essential Functions:
- Perform basic site inspections.
- Possess or obtain OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for Construction within six (6) months of hire.
- Be proficient in knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Time Keeping Software.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be fit for duty and able to lift not to exceed 50lbs.
- Must be able to wear all required safety personal protective equipment and must be able to climb a standard rated ladder and stairs.
- Must be able to withstand outside temperatures/elements.
- Perform monthly/quarterly audits on inspection forms.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, background clearance, and willingness to travel.
Additional Job-Related Duties:
- Comply with federal and state law, regulations, and all Company rules.
- Participate in online and in-person training and other educational opportunities to develop knowledge,skills, and abilities.
- Any other job-related activities requested by immediate supervisor.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Safety or a similar field is preferred.
- Minimum of one (3) years of experience/education in Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- Scaffold Hazard Mangement Training.
- Excavation and Trenching Training.
- Accident Investigation Certification.
- Fire watch/confined space certification.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires the performance of moderate physical work: Safety Specialist may be required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and perform activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five (5) hours without sitting.
- The position may also involve some repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows.
Working Conditions:
- This position is normally performed in a jobsite work environment which does subject the employee to the elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and hearing protection may be required under certain conditions.
- This position may require a flexible schedule, periodic overtime, and overnight travel as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
For more than 60 years, W. W. Gay has been more than just a leader in mechanical contracting. We have been a place where hardworking professionals build lasting and fulfilling careers. Our success comes from people with integrity, strong character, and a team-first mindset, and we are looking for more individuals like you to join our growing team.
Many of our employees choose to stay with us through retirement, finding purpose and opportunity in every project. Whether your skills are in project management, preconstruction, administration, safety, or the trades including plumbing, HVAC, and pipefitting, there is a path forward for you here.
As a full-service mechanical contractor since 1962, W.W. Gay is proud to deliver innovative solutions with transparency, efficiency, and a name our clients can trust.
What Sets Us Apart
• 24/7 HVAC and Plumbing Service
• Licensed in multiple states
• Financial stability and bonding capabilities of $100 million single project/$350 million aggregate
• Leadership within 9 office locations throughout Florida and Georgia
• Yearly Service Agreements and Preventative Maintenance
• Fleet of over 400 vehicles company-wide
• Crane and Construction Equipment (bare and operated)
At W.W. Gay, you will find stability, opportunity, and the chance to make an impact every day.
W.W. Gay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.