Safety Assistant

Suburban Drywall Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Drywall Inc. in Waukesha is seeking a Safety Coordinator to improve safety performance and create a safe environment for all employees. You will help implement reliable safety methods, lead monthly safety meetings, and ensure OSHA compliance on job sites.

You will travel to field sites to support inspections, manage PPE inventories, coordinate safety communications, and serve as a point of contact for safety questions, helping to foster accountability and a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or safety-related role.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and construction industry safety standards.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, or use ladders.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds for safety equipment handling.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10 construction certificate required.
• First Aid, CPR & AED certifications preferred or willing to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks, enforce safety policies and meet key safety metrics.
• Plan, organize, and conduct monthly safety meetings and training sessions.
• Communicate safety policies, toolbox talks, and hazard alerts to employees and field supervisors.
• Maintain inventory of PPE and safety materials.
• Support OSHA compliance and contractor safety requirements at job sites.
• Travel to job sites to assist with field safety inspections.
• Track scaffolding inventory and usage at job sites.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety-related questions from employees.

Skills

Construction Safety

OSHA standards

Mobility & lifting

Driver's license

OSHA 10

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Company Overview

Suburban was founded as a small drywall services business in 1978. Today we are Southern Wisconsin’s leading provider of construction finishes — we offer a complete line of drywall, insulation, metal framing, painting, and staining services. We pride ourselves on providing a large range of construction services to complete your building project on time and on budget. At Suburban, quality results and a seamless customer experience come first. We believe that service makes the difference.

Position Summary

Suburban Drywall is seeking a Safety Coordinator for our Waukesha Location. The Safety Coordinator will assist in establishing reliable methods for improving safety performance and creating a safe environment for all employees, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify risks, effectively enforce company policies and ensure key safety metrics are met.
• Support the planning, organization, and execution of monthly safety meetings and training sessions.
• Coordinate communication of safety policies, toolbox talks, and hazard alerts to employees and field supervisors.
• Assist with maintaining inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety materials.
• Assist with job site safety efforts by supporting OSHA compliance and contractor safety requirements at job sites.
• Travel to job sites to assist with field safety inspections.
• Assist with tracking scaffolding inventory and monitoring job site scaffolding usage.
• Serve as an additional point of contact for safety-related questions from employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or a safety-related role
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and construction industry safety standards
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, or use ladders
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for safety equipment handling
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must possess an OSHA 10 construction certificate
• First Aid, CPR & AED certifications preferred or willing to become certified