Position Summary
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and promoting a strong safety culture across all commercial roofing operations. This position works closely with field leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, company policies, and customer-specific safety requirements. The Safety Coordinator conducts jobsite inspections, manages safety documentation, facilitates training, investigates incidents, and helps ensure every employee returns home safely each day.
This role requires someone who is organized, proactive, comfortable working in both an office and field environment, and passionate about creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Field Safety Inspections
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled jobsite safety inspections.
- Perform roof access inspections before work begins.
- Identify hazards and work with field leadership to implement corrective actions.
- Document findings and follow up until deficiencies are resolved.
- Ensure proper use of fall protection systems, PPE, ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and equipment.
- Verify housekeeping standards are maintained on every project.
OSHA & Cal/OSHA Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and company safety policies.
- Assist in maintaining the company Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
- Monitor compliance with Heat Illness Prevention requirements.
- Ensure required safety postings and documentation are available at each jobsite.
- Assist during OSHA inspections and audits.
Safety Training
Coordinate and conduct training including:
- New Hire Safety Orientation
- Fall Protection
- Ladder Safety
- PPE Requirements
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Tool & Equipment Safety
- Forklift & Lift Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Customer-specific safety requirements
Assist with weekly Toolbox Talks and document employee attendance.
Safety Documentation
Maintain accurate records including:
- Daily JHAs
- Jobsite inspections
- Incident reports
- Near miss reports
- Training records
- Equipment inspections
- Safety meeting attendance
- Corrective action documentation
- OSHA logs (supporting documentation)
- Safety certifications
Maintain all documentation within company safety software (SiteDocs or equivalent).
Incident Management
- Respond to workplace injuries and incidents.
- Conduct incident investigations.
- Interview employees and witnesses.
- Collect photographs and documentation.
- Determine root causes.
- Recommend corrective actions.
- Assist HR with workers' compensation documentation.
Jobsite Support
Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen by:
- Answering safety questions
- Providing coaching
- Assisting with customer safety requirements
- Reviewing site-specific safety plans
- Conducting safety stand-downs when needed
- Promoting positive safety behaviors
Equipment & PPE Management
- Monitor PPE inventory.
- Coordinate replacement of damaged equipment.
- Inspect safety equipment.
- Track inspection schedules.
- Ensure certifications remain current.
- Coordinate annual equipment inspections.
Reporting
Prepare weekly and monthly reports including:
- Jobsite inspection scores
- Corrective actions
- Open safety items
- Incident trends
- Near miss reporting
- Training completion
- OSHA metrics
- Leading and lagging indicators
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of construction safety experience
- Knowledge of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to climb ladders and access commercial rooftops
- Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
Pay: $67,944.89 - $81,826.11 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
