Onsite Safety Technician: Ground & Rope-Access Ops

Structural Group; Hawthorne (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Structural Group is seeking a Grounds Safety Technician for on-site work in Hawthorne, NJ. The role supports rope access operations, serves as the main contact for city officials and site personnel, and focuses on maintaining safe access zones and smooth logistics.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ground crew, handling materials, and ensuring clear safety communication. The position emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and teamwork on active projects.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification is required.
• SST Certification is required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and maintain controlled access zones around active work areas.
• Communicate effectively with pedestrians, tenants, building personnel, and visitors to ensure safe site operations.
• Maintain constant communication with rope access technicians and the onsite supervisor regarding jobsite conditions and activities.
• Receive deliveries and assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment.
• Lift, carry, and handle materials, rigging equipment, and tools weighing 50+ pounds.
• Support ground-level and rooftop cleanup activities as needed.
• Assist with material staging, rigging preparation, and general site logistics.
• Monitor site conditions and proactively identify potential safety concerns.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with city personnel, building management, clients, and the public.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

OSHA 30 Certification

SST Certification

Lift 50+ pounds

Strong communication

Outdoor work

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

Structural Group is seeking a Grounds Safety Technician for on-site work in Hawthorne, NJ. The role supports rope access operations, serves as the main contact for city officials and site personnel, and focuses on maintaining safe access zones and smooth logistics.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ground crew, handling materials, and ensuring clear safety communication. The position emphasizes reliability, safety compliance, and teamwork on active projects.