Safety Program Coordinator-Bilingual English-Spanish

Village Green Landscapes; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD insurance

LTD insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401K

Job summary

Village Green Landscapes is seeking an experienced Safety Program Coordinator who is bilingual in English and Spanish. This role leads safety culture, designs training, and ensures regulatory compliance across teams.

Responsibilities include developing programs, conducting risk assessments, leading safety meetings, and mentoring staff while partnering with leadership to improve performance. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits.

Qualifications

• English and Spanish language proficiency, spoken and written.
• Proficient in technology including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to create presentations, training materials, and reports.
• 2+ years of experience with workplace safety.
• 2+ years of experience in landscape/lawn maintenance industry or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• DOT health card and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement effective safety and team training programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight for staff safety training.
• Create, implement, and lead formal safety training curriculum.
• Lead safety meetings, including Safety Committee and Safety Leadership meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA requirements and other relevant safety standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, observe work practices, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Complete risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate safety reports and performance metrics.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to team members and leaders.
• Demonstrate leadership and promote a proactive safety culture.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety program development

Leadership & mentorship

Workplace safety experience

Landscape industry experience

Pre-employment drug test

DOT health card

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Village Green Landscapes is a locally owned and operated full-scale landscape company serving the Twin Cities metro area with office locations in Saint Paul, New Brighton, Brooklyn Park, and Savage. We provide lawn maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, turf care, fertilization, snow removal, and contract trucking services.

We are seeking an experienced and bilingual (English/Spanish) Safety Program Coordinator.

The Safety Program Coordinator serves as a critical leadership role in the management and delivery of high-quality services while leading the organization towards a positive and forward-thinking safety culture.

This position will provide structure, training, and support to drive consistent safety performance for all Village Green Landscapes teams. They are responsible for facilitation and oversite of workplace safety.

This is a Full Time, Salaried, Benefit Eligible Position.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD
• LTD insurances
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• & 401K.

Salary Range:

$70,000 - $90,000 / year

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to design and implement effective safety and team training programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight for staff safety training.
• Create, implement, and lead formal safety training curriculum.
• Lead safety meetings, including Safety Committee and Safety Leadership meetings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and other relevant safety standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, observe work practices, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Complete risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate safety reports and performance metrics.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and support to team members and leaders.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of industry equipment, tools, and work practices.
• Develop technical knowledge of the work performed to effectively support teams, assess work quality, and create tools and resources for team success.
• Make high-quality decisions in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving environment.
• Promote and support a positive, proactive, and accountable safety culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• English and Spanish language proficiency, spoken and written
• Proficient in use of technology including Microsoft suite
• Demonstrated ability to create presentations, training materials, and reports
• 2+ years of experience with workplace safety
• 2+ years of experience working in the landscape/lawn maintenance industry or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• DOT health card
• Ability to pass a pre- employment drug test

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree

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