Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
W. W. Gay is a great place to work! We offer more than a job – we offer a career track that includes educational opportunities, advancement, and a path to potential relocation to one of our other branch offices or job sites. We also provide our employees with great benefit packages, ESOP ownership, and promote a family-friendly environment.
W. W. Gay is a sought-after mechanical contractor company to gain employment with, and we selectively choose individuals who bring integrity, character, and a team player’s attitude to our team. Many employees choose to remain working at our company until retirement and enjoy a fulfilling career.
Safety Specialist
Position Summary: Responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel in the workplace. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining appropriate safety measures and making sure that those measures are effectively communicated to everyone. Responsible for addressing and investigating safety incidents that occur and implementing proper response procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform basic site inspections.
Possess or obtains OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training for Construction within (6) months of hire.
Be proficient in knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite/Time Keeping Software.
Possess good oral and written communication skills.
Must be fit for duty and able to lift not to exceed 50 lbs.
Must be able to wear all required safety personal protective equipment and must be able to climb a standard rated ladder and stairs.
Must be able to withstand outside temperature/elements.
Must have a valid driver’s license, background clearance and willingness to travel.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Safety or a similar field is preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience/education in Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the performance of moderate physical work: Safety Specialist may be required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally and perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping for up to five (5) hours without sitting.
The position may also involve some repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and elbows.
Working Conditions:
This position is normally performed in a jobsite work environment which does subject the employee to the elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, and hearing protection may be required under certain conditions.
This position may require a flexible schedule, periodic overtime and overnight travel as needed.
Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening and may be asked to submit to background examination.
Interested candidates should apply on the EmployFlorida.com website in relation to Job Number: XXXXXXXX.
W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.