Safety Specialist jobs in Schenectady, NY

What You Will Be Doing

· Ensuring the safety of both guests and employees is the highest priority.

· Work with the Public Safety team to review all safety operating policies and procedures on a continuous basis to ensure safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

· Assist with the yearly review and implementation of the Safety Awareness, Safety Reference, and Emergency Response Procedures Manuals.

· Conduct safety investigations to determine root cause of guest and employee incidents.

· Assist with claims reporting and investigating. Maintain files on potential claims, active claims, and lawsuits.

· Act as a liaison with local emergency response agencies.

· Ensure OSHA compliance, including full and accurate documentation.

· Supervise all activities relating to life safety and protection from fire, including inspections of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire hydrants, valves, and alarm systems. Perform periodic and regular property inspections (Rides, Grounds, Buildings, etc.)

· Assist with monthly Safety Committee meetings as assigned.

· Maintain all records of certificates of insurance for any outside vendors working on property.

· Ensure that safety training is implemented properly across all departments and training documentation is complete.

· Perform audits and safety meetings as assigned per shift.

· Interpret and enforce all park and corporate policies.

· Respond to guest comments and resolve guest concerns in a friendly, non-offensive manner.

· Assists with deployment and management/operation of CCTV systems

· Perform other duties appropriate to the area of responsibility as deemed necessary by the Public Safety Supervisors and/or Manager.

How You Will Do It

• Ability to work in an environment as fast-paced as our coasters

• Work is largely conducted independently with guidance/direction from leadership team

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Friendly, outgoing personality with guests and team members

• Must react well in stressful and emergency situations

• A fair, consistent, and energetic approach to comprehensive investigations

• Leveraging technology and investigative tactics (i.e. CCTV, interviews, surveillance)

What You Will Need

· Must be at least 18 years old.

· Appreciation for the serious and safety critical nature of the responsibilities inherent in the job.

· For safety purposes, must be able to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language.

· Proven organization and time management skills.

· Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of written and oral instructions.

· Strong communication skills, to include:

• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leadership, employees, guests, and the general public.
• Ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and park leadership

· New York Security Guard License desired, but not required at hire.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and a six-day workweek, as required.

· 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.

· Must be able to sit and/stand/or walk for long periods of time throughout the day.

· Must be able to work outdoors throughout the season.

· Must be able to climb to and work at heights reaching 208 feet.

· Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision, hearing and speech.

· Requires occasional kneeling and bending.

· Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling.

· Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 60 pounds.

· Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is generally moderate to high.

Why Work With Us?

• Pay Range: $15.50 - $15.75 per hour

• Flexible scheduling – work as little or as much as you want

• Paid training

• DailyPay – work today, get paid tomorrow

• Advancement opportunities

• Free admission to ALL Six Flags parks, including White Water Bay

• Free tickets for friends and family

• Discounts on passes, food, and merchandise

• Exclusive employee events

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

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