JOB TITLE: Safety Training Equipment Fleet Facilities (STEFF)
DIVISION: Company Wide
REPORTS TO: General Managers of LC and CM
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
ABOUT US
Michael Hatcher & Associates has provided commercial landscape services in the mid-south since 1986. We specialize in commercial landscape installation and maintenance, including irrigation, with a service portfolio that includes professional and medical offices, retail centers, industrial complexes, multi-family developments, and homeowner association communities. We also deliver lawn care fertilization and weed control via the customer-facing brand Master Lawn.
Our commitment to quality is driven by three Core Values:?Integrity,?Teamwork, and?Excellence, and nine Winning Behaviors. Whether dealing with our customers or teammates, we strive to?Tell the Truth,?Do the Next Right Thing, and?Love, Respect and Protect. We endeavor to perform our work with a?Positive Can-Do Attitude, allow ourselves to?Coach and Be Coached, and make time to?Celebrate and Have Fun. We also?Expect to Win, encourage one another to?Own Your Outcomes, and promise to?Deliver on Commitments. From crew members and technicians to support staff and senior leadership, this culture concept is shared by our talented team at every level which has led to our long-term success.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Safety Manager to lead our safety initiatives within landscape construction and commercial maintenance. This role requires expertise in safety management, policy development, and execution. The Safety Manager will collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a culture of safety within the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS
Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, ensuring proactive solutions are communicated and implemented.
Provide training and support to team members on safety practices and procedures.
Collaborate with operational teams to ensure safe project execution and meet customer expectations.
Analyze safety data and prepare reports for management to track performance and compliance.
Maintain thorough documentation related to safety standards, incidents, and training.

ABOUT YOU
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management, preferably in construction or landscape industries.
Proven track record in developing and executing safety policies.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Certification in safety management (e.g., CSP, CHST) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work, and tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. However, while carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to:
regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and squat; kneel; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects
talk or hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

In addition:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
The employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above their head, and lift or push up to 15 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The stress level is moderate.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Michael Hatcher & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are passionate about safety and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!