Safety Technician Jobs in North Carolina

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician, Maintenance, is responsible for ensuring all Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) Head Start and Early Head Start facilities, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and work environments are safe, healthy, well-maintained, and compliant with federal, state, and local regulations. The position serves as the agency's staff member for environmental health, workplace safety, facility operations, preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, and vendor oversight. The Environmental Health & Safety Technician serves as the agency's designated safety coordinator and lead contact for facility-related compliance, inspections, and corrective action activities.

The Environmental Health & Safety Technician works closely with Center Managers, program leadership, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies to support safe and developmentally appropriate environments for children, families, staff, and visitors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, OSHA regulations, licensing requirements, fire and life safety codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct facility inspections, safety assessments, and risk management activities to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee facility operations, preventive maintenance programs, and minor repairs to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained environments
• Identify facility needs and coordinate repairs, maintenance services, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure quality work, regulatory compliance, and timely completion of services.
• Assist with procurement activities related to facility maintenance, repairs, inspections, and improvements.
• Supervise Environmental Health & Safety Specialists and provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Partner with Center Managers, program leadership, and regulatory agencies to maintain safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments for children, families, and staff.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities, audits, federal reviews, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager in support of agency operations and program goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, environmental health and safety, building operations, maintenance, project management, or a related field, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing facility maintenance, contractor management, safety compliance, and building operations.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification required within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Relevant education, technical training, military service, industry certifications, apprenticeships, and professional experience are valued but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, certifications, technical training, military service, and relevant lived experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position will be considered.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver's license and acceptable driving record and criminal background check
• Ability to travel throughout the agency's service area and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• facility maintenance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person