Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family-owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond.

Our strong emphasis on high-quality service and client satisfaction has made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.

We are looking for an experienced Construction On-Site Safety Coordinator to ensure project site compliance from our Austin, TX location.

All applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish and have 5 years in the construction industry in a safety role with a proven track record.

Responsibilities :

• Execute health and safety plans on worksites according to legal guidelines.
• Encourage & educate on policies to advance a culture of health and safety.
• Inspect work sites, equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Work with Project Managers & Field leadership to develop solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Respond to project specific safety inquiries.
• Participate in weekly safety meeting / toolbox talks.
• Assist field team with ordering, issue, inspection & maintenance of safety equipment / PPE.
• Assist with documentation, recordkeeping and EHS program updates.
• Partner with and support Safety Director during any necessary incident investigation and / or documentation.
• Develop ability to lead increasingly more complex training programs.
• Participate in the development of trainings based on direct experience to enhance site safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned that to support company safety initiatives.

Core Skills :

• Proven experience performing safely in role, considered a safety leader among peers.
• Experience in Commercial Painting industry 2 Years preferred.
• Must be able to maintain & adhere to strict confidentiality regulations as pertain to OSHA, ADA, HIPPA and all other applicable laws.
• Ability in producing reports and solid recordkeeping skills.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities; Must be fluently bilingual, read / speak / write English / Spanish.
• Must have OSHA 500.
• Valid training qualification in occupational health and safety; Must maintain all OSHA required trainings; OSHA 510, OSHA 3085 & 3115;

Successfully complete OSHA 500 within 2 years of hire.

Physical Demands :

• Representative of those that must be met by employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and / or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts.
• There may be occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Conditions can also include risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.

Essential Job Requirements :

• Ability to lift, carry and / or move 50lbs. frequently.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines daily.
• Reach, grasp, push & pull with hands and arms in all directions often.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, climb ladders & climb scaffolding, sit and stand for extended periods of time daily, both level and unlevel surfaces.
• Drive & Operate various equipment on job site, lifts, 4-wheel carts, vehicle as needed.
• Talk and hear at normal levels at all times.
• See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus at all times.

Last updated : 2024-05-06