Safety Coordinator - EHS (Bilingual)

Verde-Facilities; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verde is seeking a Safety Coordinator/EHS to lead daily safety operations across our facilities. You will manage training, waste management, chemical safety, and fleet maintenance while upholding Verde's sustainability standards and quality practices.

The role emphasizes incident reporting, log-keeping, pre-job meetings, and continuous improvement, with 5+ years of experience and OSHA 510/511 credentials. A science degree or EHS certification is required, along with a valid driver’s license and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in safety coordination or related roles.
• OSHA Certification #510 or #511 required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• EHS Certification or Science Degree.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety operations and training programs on site.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, Green Seal, and other programs.
• Conduct daily safety huddles and pre-job briefings.
• Manage waste, SDS, and chemical safety.
• Perform site safety walks and audits.
• Maintain safety records and incident reporting.

Skills

Safety coordination

Facilities services

Industrial environments

Leadership

Communication

Education

EHS Certification

Science Degree

Job description

Safety Coordinator/EHS - Join Verde's Mission to Clean, Protect, and Make the World Greener

At Verde, we believe a cleaner world isn't just about spotless spaces-it's about healthier people, safer workplaces, and a greener planet. As an eco-friendly, minority-owned company committed to sustainability and certified by EPA Safer Choice and Green Seal, we bring purpose into every facility we touch.

We're looking for an energetic, detail-driven Safety Coordinator/EHS who's ready to champion safety, and protect our team. If you love keeping people safe, staying organized, and making meaningful environmental impact, this may be the role for you!

*This role requires 5+ years of experience and OSHA #510 or #511 along with EHS Certification or Science degree

Schedules available -

Schedule: Sun-Th - 2pm-10:30pm

Schedule: Tue-Sat - 10am -6:30pm

What You'll Do as our Safety Coordinator/EHS

As our Safety Coordinator, you'll be a key leader ensuring we meet rigorous safety expectations while upholding Verde's sustainability standards and quality practices. You'll manage daily safety operations, training programs, waste-management compliance, equipment and fleet maintenance, and serve as the primary liaison for all things safety-related on site.

Your work helps drive a culture of accountability, awareness, and continuous improvement-keeping our teams safe, informed, and empowered.

Safety Leadership & Communication

• Represent Verde in safety meetings-share updates, track action items, and follow through with internal teams.

• Provide managers with pre-job and pre-work documentation (including JSAs) and attend meetings for non-routine projects.

• Lead internal safety campaigns to promote Verde's green-minded, people-first culture.

• Ensure OSHA, Highwire, Green Seal, and other required certifications/programs are active, compliant, and continually updated.

• Manage and support incident reporting, ensuring proper documentation and corrective actions.

Safety Training & Staff Engagement

• Conduct daily safety huddles and join pre-job/pre-work meetings with frontline staff.

  • Activities include Stretch & Flex, PPE checks, safety chats, and hazard reviews.

• Provide and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to ensure staff understand procedures before work begins.

• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in partnership with supervisors to reflect client updates and compliance requirements.

• Train staff on SOPs and maintain competency in all procedures.

• Keep up-to-date training logs for every employee and schedule refresher trainings.

• Support staff and managers on incident processes and clarify all safety expectations.

Site Safety & Audits

• Perform daily safety walks with supervisors to identify hazards and ensure compliance.

• Complete internal janitorial closet audits at PUSD and FAC.

• Maintain laydown areas and janitor closets using the 6S method.

• Respond promptly to ISEP findings and violations and implement corrective actions.

Chemical & Environmental Safety

• Verify all chemicals are client approved and Green Seal certified.

• Maintain and update Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products.

Waste & Compliance Management

• Oversee daily waste-related operations, including scheduling pickups for recycling, compost, and general waste.

• Manage recycling programs, including baler operation.

• Collect universal waste and shredded paper.

• Request and track Outbound Asset Material (OAM) forms and maintain an updated daily Compliance Record.

• Record and report waste-diversion data-supporting Verde's environmental goals.

Fleet & Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee vehicle-maintenance schedules and keep fleet logs fully compliant.

• Schedule and track routine vehicle service each quarter (March, June, September, December).

• Maintain service and usage logs for all machines and equipment.

• Ensure the golf cart is secured, charged, and well-maintained.

What We're Looking For

• EHS Certification or Science Degree

• Experience in safety coordination, facilities services, industrial environments, or similar roles preferred.

• 5+ years experience

• OSHA Certification #510 or #511 (required)

• Valid Driver's License (required).

• Strong communication and leadership skills-able to train, motivate, and engage frontline teams.

• Excellent organizational skills (you'll be the keeper of logs, schedules, compliance records, and more).

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to perform daily site walks and inspections.

• May require lifting, bending, or moving equipment during training or inspections.

• Work takes place indoors (offices, guardhouses, warehouse) and outdoors (FAB and site facilities).

Why Verde?

At Verde, the Safety Coordinator isn't just a box-checking role, it's essential to creating healthier spaces for people and making measurable environmental impact. We combine professionalism with heart, sustainability with performance, and safety with humanity.

If you're ready to protect people, support green initiatives, and help us set a new standard for facility care, we'd love to meet you.