Safety Coordinator

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity seeks a full-time Safety Coordinator to develop and manage safety programs. The role involves compliance training, risk assessment, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain a safe environment for staff, volunteers, and customers. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree, safety experience, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k + employer match

Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays

Employee discount at Milwaukee’s ReStores

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in comprehensive workplace safety.
• Knowledge of safety statutes and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety program development and management.
• Coordinate safety trainings and compliance.
• Ensure OSHA reporting and recordkeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Safety Coordinator Full-time / Non-exempt

Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator will collaborate with department leadership to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all staff, volunteers, and customers. In addition, they will play a logistical role with the assessment of organizational risk, oversee plans to mitigate risk, and collaborate with risk management partners to maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect the organization and its stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for safety program development, implementation and management

Ensure completion and support safety trainings and certifications including: compliance with Habitat International requirements such as safeguarding and Competent Person, morning huddle safety topics, and more advanced certifications requiring a train the trainer model or outside consultants (e.g., First Aid/CPR)

Coordinate and convene regular safety team meetings (e.g., Safety Committee or its successor)

Responsible for reporting and recordkeeping (including OSHA 300)

Assist with assessment of organizational risk, develop and oversee plans to mitigate risk, and collaborate with external risk management partners to maintain adequate insurance coverage to protect the organization, its officers, and employees

Assist with management of material data sheets for organization

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes, laws and regulations related to safety
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, thoroughness, and project management skills
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office/Google Suite and Learning Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Valid driver’s license, with good driving record (travel within service area is required)

** Compensation / Benefits:**

• Salary: $23/HR- $27/HR
• Hourly / non-exempt with full benefit package
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday (occasional Saturdays)
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k + employer match
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Employee discount at Milwaukee’s ReStores
• Employee referral program

About Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit housing organization. Milwaukee Habitat builds simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with local people in need.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, arrest and/or conviction record, genetic testing, honest testing, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, status with regards to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.