Field Safety Specialist - Bilingual

Field Safety Specialist – Bay Area

At Gothic Landscape, we are about delivering extraordinary customer service and building authentic relationships—not only with our clients, but with our teams. With ingenuity, vision, and dedication, we transform landscapes that become the places people play, work, and live. As the largest family-owned and operated landscaping company in the nation, we never forget why we do what we do… and who makes it all possible. Together, we create something unique that keeps on growing year after year.

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Field Safety Specialist to join our Bay Area team. This role is vital in ensuring a safe and compliant workplace, while fostering a culture of care and accountability across all job sites. This position will require frequent daily travel within the Bay Area market which includes San Jose, Palo Alto, and Hayward.

What You’ll Do

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Handles Worker’s Compensation claims, writes reports and submits to the insurance carrier
• Writes automobile accident reports, consults with management for disposition and/or referral to the insurance carrier and compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies
• Maintains constant contact with the adjusters to manage and control Worker’s Compensation claims and automobile claims
• Maintains an Accident Log and remits monthly reports to Corporate and Branch management
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
• Conducts safety training classes and new hire orientation to company employees.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.

Important requirements for position:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive attitude to keep employees safe and healthy
• Must be comfortable spending time in field and visiting job sites.
• Early morning start - 5:30 a.m.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be bilingual in English/Spanish
• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of related experience in Safety within the landscape or construction industry
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong time management skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit' use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks and Plusses:

• Healthcare benefit program & 401K match program
• 9 paid holidays per year with paid vacation & sick leave
• Company paid vehicle, cell phone, laptop
• Fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance
• Gothic’s company culture fosters growth, inspires longevity and rewards mutual loyalty

Salary Range:

• $85,000 - $90,000

Why Join Gothic

• Be part of a family-owned company that values people as much as performance.

• Work alongside teams who take pride in what they do and support one another’s growth.

• Help create and sustain safer, stronger work environments where everyone can thrive.

Here at Gothic Landscape, we believe that your success is our success. The only thing missing is YOU. Apply today!

Salary : $85,000 - $90,000