Workplace Safety Coordinator

Metropolitan Community College

Workplace safety coordinator leading safety programs, training, compliance, and hazard prevention for Metropolitan Community College. Maintaining safe operations across the Fort Omaha Campus and district-wide sites.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,284 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workplace safety standards, compliance with OSHA regulations, and effective training program development. Capable of evaluating safety hazards, coordinating safety training, and maintaining safety equipment while fostering a culture of safety within the organization.

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OSHA Standards KnowledgeWorkplace Safety TrainingRisk Assessment and PreventionSafety Compliance ReportingRecord Keeping and Documentation

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Hard Skills

Workplace Safety StandardsRisk IdentificationSafety Training DevelopmentHazardous Material DisposalSafety Equipment MaintenanceTechnical Interpretation of RegulationsEmergency Response ProceduresSafety Committee CoordinationSafety Plan DevelopmentCompliance with Federal and State Regulations

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWindows Software

Industry Keywords

Workplace SafetyEmployee Safety TrainingSafety ComplianceEmergency PreparednessSafety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formulate and suggest workplace safety standards and enforce procedures
Identify and prevent risks involving hazardous materials exposure, accidents, fires, and other unsafe conditions
Meet compliance and reporting requirements of federal and state regulations
Provide new employee safety training and coordinate the ongoing employee safety training program
Develop and maintain the College’s written safety plan
Direct activities of the safety committee
Assist supervisors with identifying, developing, and delivering safety training on workplace safety, fire safety, blood borne disease, electrical, mechanical, vehicle, confined space safety, and first aid/CPR
Identify and provide appropriate personal protective equipment for employees
Evaluate workplace safety hazards and recommend preventive measures
Coordinate hazardous material disposal and maintain documentation of safety training, budget expenditures, and other records
Assist with technical interpretation of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, laws, and codes
Submit required safety and environmental reports to city, state, and federal agencies
Serve as a professional and technical workplace safety resource to the College and community
Participate in reviews of equipment purchases to ensure safeguards and regulatory compliance
Maintain AEDs, first aid kits, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, and safety signage at MCC sites
Stay current on laws and regulations affecting the College
Attend scheduled or assigned work activities and programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Three (3) years of full-time, work-related experience in workplace safety
Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered
Working knowledge of applicable OSHA standards and generally acceptable safety practices
Knowledge of laws and requirements regarding employee safety committees and employer safety responsibilities
Knowledge of emerging trends in workplace safety
Excellent organization and record keeping skills
Skilled in using Microsoft Office and Windows software
Planning and organizational skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate safety requirements in terms understood by all employees
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively present to large and small groups
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment
Ability to maintain professionalism, patience and understanding in stressful situations
Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities
Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities
Must pass background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits offered to faculty and staff; details provided in the Benefits at a Glance document
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities