Safety Director jobs in Detroit, MI

Description

Essential Functions

• Drive a culture of service and safety ensuring all Wayne Metro staff clients, and facilities begin and end each day/shift safe and well. Integrate safety, security, and emergency preparedness measures into the organization’s daily practices in a manner supportive of other departments and functions.

• Implement strategic safety standards through continuous learning, training, and drilling exercises.

• Ensure agency operations comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, policies, and procedures. Study existing and new requirements and oversee and enforce those requirements.

• Ensure safe and proper use of equipment, vehicles, and materials, identification and prevention of hazards, air quality controls, Right-to-know programs, and prevention of accidents and injuries.

• Analyze and evaluate all accidents, incident reports, and resource losses. Search for patterns and/or trends to establish corrective procedures to prevent future loss while tracking dangerous or unusual situations.

• Establish and direct appropriate procedures for routine maintenance, repair, and safety of the agency fleet vehicles.

• Develop and implement multi-year Comprehensive Maintenance plans that are both corrective and preventative for the upkeep of all facilities, grounds, and the major facilities systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural.)

• Develop the agency facilities and safety budget. Maintain an inventory control system and purchase supplies, parts, and equipment through a process that follows federal, state, local, and Wayne Metro regulations.

• Understand and communicate current up-to-date standards in the repair, maintenance, and custodial areas through reading, participation in appropriate workshops or meetings, and involvement in professional organizations.

• Approve the specifications and recommend contractors to perform maintenance and repair services. Supervise and inspect the work performed and recommend payment upon satisfactory completion of the work.

• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with staff, clients, and outside agencies. Demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate attire, grooming, and an effective work ethic.

• Provide day-to-day supervision and direction to assigned staff including but not limited to: succession planning, cleanliness, efficiency, effective procedures, communication skills, work attitudes and ethics; scheduling; evaluating performance; aiding in determining appropriate training or coaching; and conflict resolution.

• Perform work in a professional manner that upholds Wayne Metro’s policies and procedures.

• Attend required meetings in person and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or a combination of education and experience that is similarly appropriate.

• A minimum of eight years experience in facilities management, safety management, construction, and/or property management, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.

• Knowledge of construction codes, health and safety regulations, financial and management practices, purchasing, supervision and motivation of personnel, and state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment.

• Ability to identify and secure appropriate contractors to perform building maintenance and repairs.

• Strong mechanical aptitudes and a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. License or certification in HVAC a plus

• Knowledge of local building regulations and construction trades including development of project specifications and costing, permit acquisition, and state licensing requirements.

• Ability to perform building maintenance and repairs including minor structural modifications.

• Familiar with local building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety plans.

• Ability to maintain documentation of work including file maintenance and report development.

Minimum Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

• Working knowledge of basic internet applications and programs including Google technology. The ability to learn and utilize the necessary programs for this position.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.

• Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.

• Ability to provide services for those persons facing economic, social, health, age, and educational barriers.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment (as deemed necessary).

• Ability to work well with ever-changing priorities and/or situations.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies and procedures.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

• Valid identification and reliable transportation.

• Although the Covid-19 vaccination is no longer mandated, it is encouraged. Wayne Metro will always prioritize the safety of our staff and clients.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel to various sites.

Work Hours: Work to be scheduled Monday through Friday with specific hours to be determined by program needs.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/D/V