Safety Technician

Skender; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a dedicated Safety Technician in Chicago. The role involves ensuring safety standards are upheld through inspections and training, supporting OSHA compliance, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance (100% premium paid)

Annual health savings account deposit

Retirement plan with 100% match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Free disability insurance

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Entry-level position requiring commitment to safety standards.
• Experience with OSHA compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify hazards.
• Support compliance with OSHA and safety standards.
• Assist in accident investigations and recommend actions.

Skills

Safety standards enforcement

Communication

Risk management

Teamwork

Education

2 or 4-year degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Constant Contact

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Hey! We’re Skender, nice to meet you.

Simply put, we’re builders. We build communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If asked, “how would Skender describe itself?” We’d say we are an ambitious, humble, and compassionate company, looking for the right people to build a true partnership with for the long-term. Our people are the reason for our success. We look for dynamic, high-energy, and fun teammates that are hungry for knowledge, ready to take charge of their career, and willing to have a blast while doing it.

Oh, we didn’t introduce ourselves…

About 75 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with nearly 400 employees.

From humble basement beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands.

In more recent history (the past 15 years), we’ve won 28 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input.

Wait, who are you?

We’re looking for a Safety Technician who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about safety standards, document control, and on-site incident investigations? Great. Are you someone with a go-getter attitude who can assume responsibility and communicate effectively with your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

Our team is driven by three core values:

• Proactive: You’ve got the eye of a tiger and the drive of a Ferrari. You are self-motivated, hard-working, and ready to learn.
• Refreshing: Teamwork makes the dream work, right? Your success is your team’s success. You don’t shy away from giving credit where it’s due.
• True Partner: See above, RE: Teamwork. You are always down for a collab session, you like to ask questions and actively listen, and you stay actively engaged with your team.
  
  

If these values align with your own, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can’t wait to hear about you!

What will I do as a Safety Technician?

The SPQ Technician will provide essential support to the Safety Department across all markets. This entry-level role assists with project-specific safety initiatives by coordinating safety meetings, maintaining accurate reporting, and managing document control at the job site. The Safety Technician plays a key role in reinforcing safety standards through hands-on involvement in field activities and consistent, detail-focused support.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include…

• Conducting regular site inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
• Ensuring employees are following safety standards and procedures.
• Assisting in accident investigations and recommending corrective actions.
• Supporting compliance with OSHA and other regulatory safety standards.
• Mediating safety-related disputes and collaborating on solutions that prioritize worker well-being.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of safety programs and training.
• Communicating safety expectations in a way that is engaging and approachable.
  
  

What educational background & prior experience do you need?

We’d like you to have a 2 or 4-year degree and/or equivalent combinations of relevant experience working in Environmental Health and Safety. We also require that you have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

What skills will we require?

• Passion for enforcing safety standards and an understanding of their importance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Procore and Constant Contact is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of risk management and OSHA is strongly preferred.
  
  

What’s included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
• Annual deposit into health savings account
• Retirement with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
• Wellness incentives
• Paid time off
• Parental leave for mothers and fathers
• Free employee assistance program services
• Free short- & long-term disability insurance
• Community involvement
  
  

EEO

At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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