Safety Coordinator

A FirstCall Mechanical Company A FirstCall Mechanical Company FIELD SAFETY COORDINATOR: Field-based role Location: Boston, MA WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL? FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job. Benefits Overview Competitive Weekly Pay Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans) Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowances Position Overview The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and promoting a safe work environment across all field operations. This role ensures compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and project-specific requirements. The Safety Coordinator will conduct site inspections, provide safety guidance to field teams, assist with incident investigations, and help drive a culture of safety throughout the organization. This is a field-based position, requiring daily travel to active construction and service sites. Job Responsibilities Site Safety Compliance Conduct routine jobsite safety inspections to identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and verify implementation of corrective actions. Monitor field activities for adherence to company safety policies, site-specific plans, and OSHA standards. Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Pre-Task Plans (PTPs), and daily safety meetings. Training & Safety Support Provide onsite safety coaching and mentorship to supervisors and crews. Assist with conducting toolbox talks, onboarding safety orientations, and refreshers as needed. Ensure all employees, subcontractors, and visitors comply with PPE requirements and site rules. Incident Response & Reporting Assist with incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation. Support the reporting process for near misses, injuries, and property damage events.Help track corrective actions to closure. Program Administration Assist in implementing company safety initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts. Coordinate with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors to resolve safety concerns. Accountabilities Safety program performance – Training completion and near miss reporting Audit and inspection completion – required changes made Accident and incident records – including lessons learned documented ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT This position reports directly to the Safety team. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS OSHA 30 Construction Certification (required) Current First Aid/CPR certification (required) Minimum 3 years of construction industry experience (required) Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites daily. Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, construction safety practices, and hazard recognition. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walk/stand for extended periods. Prior experience in a safety-focused role (Safety Tech, Safety Assistant, Safety Coordinator, etc.) Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or general construction operations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safe behaviors. Proficiency in basic computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, mobile safety apps). BEHAVIORAL PROFILE Influencing Skills Able to collaborate and lead others who do not report to you. Strategic Skills Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story. Operating Skills Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow. Behavior Skills Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks. Personal And Interpersonal Skills Ability to establish and grow customer relationships through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to listen to all business partners actively. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings. Environmental Requirements Has the ability to work remotely when not required in the office for project-specific requirements. Ability to travel frequently via air and auto. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr