Safety Technician

ABOUT US:

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) a non-profit organization, was founded in 1934 by Dr. Henry L. Hilgartner and other civic-minded citizens of Austin to provide a setting where blind men and women could come to learn skills and create products that were sold door to door.

Today, Travis Association for the Blind stays true to the mission established in 1934 by providing opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment. We continue to grow and expand the services we provide to blind Texans.

Our Core Values guide us in everything we do: LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

TAB offers a variety of benefits to include: 403(b) retirement plan; health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; employee assistance program; life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; employee appreciation events; and more.

Job Summary

The Safety Technician will support the Safety Manager and department managers to ensure a safe working environment throughout the Travis Association for the Blind facilities. This position will assist with first response to medical situations, ensuring care and compassion to team members.

Responsibilities

· Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.

· Assist with, and manage day-to-day safety and security operations

· Schedule and conduct trainings and monthly safety meetings

· Conduct monthly safety inspections on facility health and safety equipment

· Remains on call during business hours and ensures prompt responsiveness to on-site injuries and emergencies, including transporting to occ med facilities.

· Manage inventory of first aid supplies, PPE and replenishes as needed

· Maintain and ensure safety data sheets are up to date.

· Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.

· Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

· Investigate health/ safety related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.

· Provide new employee health and safety orientations and develop training presentations.

· Maintain and update emergency response plans or procedures.

· Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.

· Modify or suspend activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.

· Complies with and assists other employees in understanding and complying with TAB's policies and procedures.

· Behaves in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

· Complies with and ensures employees understand and comply with TAB's policies and procedures.

· Holds self and others accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with TAB's Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).

· Other duties as assigned

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of relevant safety and security laws, precedents, government regulations, and TAB safety and security policies and rules.

· The ability to assist in development of training

· The ability to conduct training andinstruction for individuals and groups.

· Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Suite.

· Time management skills

· Problem solving skills

· Effective interpersonal skills

· The ability to remain calm during emergency situations

· The ability to identify actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

· The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

· The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic.

· The ability to communicate effectively verbally and through written word.

Supervisory Responsibility

· None

Communication & Contacts Required

· Employees, departments, managers, executives, & vendors

Decision Making/Judgment Required

· Makes decisions as per Standard Operation Procedures and Company Policies

Minimum Education and Experience

· Associate degree or OSHA 10 & 30 certifications preferred

· Will substitute a combination of college and work experience

· First Aid certified a plus

· CPR certified a plus

· Forklift certified a plus

Physical Requirements

With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to:

· Work in high stress situations with a calm, poised demeanor

· Endure prolonged periods of working on a computer

· Walk inside and outside of facility for 2-4 hours at a time

· Remain in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours

• Lift/move up to 35 lbs. at times
• Bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 20% of time
• Work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat

Must have and maintain valid Texas Driver's License

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or reassigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Background Check and Drug Screen required
• Internal and external applicants accepted
• Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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