AvalonBay Communities · 1 day ago
Safety Specialist
LOC-CA127-Avalon Pleasanton - Phase 1
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expAvalonBay Communities is focused on creating a better way to live through collaboration and innovation. The Construction Safety Specialist ensures compliance with safety regulations and identifies hazardous conditions to prevent injuries and property damage.
HospitalityProperty DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Monitors work to ensure compliance with AvalonBay safety and health policies, programs, procedures, and all municipal, state, and federal regulations. Conducts and documents the organization’s safety program inspections, and inspections required by local regulations. 47.5%
Builds working relationships with associates, vendors, and/or contractors to foster a positive Safety culture while ensuring compliance with AvalonBay policies, and applicable safety regulations. 13.5%
Ceases work when there is an immediate danger to life and health condition (IDLH). Works with AvalonBay associates and vendor, or contractor staff to correct IDLH conditions. 5%
Ensures corrective action(s) for non-compliant conditions and tracks corrective measures until completion. 5%
Investigates safety and health concerns, and incidents, while ensuring that necessary information is provided to the organization. 5%
Reviews safety and health submittals and provides recommendations to improve written plans and documents. 5%
Analyzes Safety and incident data to identify trends. Uses information to make recommendations for improvement. 5%
Educates and shares information related to Safety policies and procedures with team members. Conducts training on relevant Safety topics, as necessary. 5%
Assists Safety Department, and the organization, with overall program improvement and implementation. 5%
Proactive risk management mindset and anticipation techniques
Qualification
Required
3-7 years of Safety, or related experience
HS Diploma or GED Equivalent
Ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge of safety and health principles including the ability to identify known potential exposures and recommended corrective actions
Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, internet inquiries, email, and regulatory websites
Demonstrates interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly (both verbal and written)
Possesses working knowledge of OSHA Safety and Health regulations, national consensus standards, and municipal and state regulations governing safety and health
Performance of the required duties requires physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas
Requires use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Exhibits the ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.)
Exhibits the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE); including head protection, face protection, safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear, vest, and respiratory protection
OSHA 30, or willing to obtain OSHA 30 within 90 days of employment
CPR/First Aid or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment
Satisfactory completion of AVB's new hire orientation within 30 days of employment or the first training session offered after employment
Preferred
Bi-Lingual, and field related certifications are a plus
BCSP certification is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
An employee stock purchase plan
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes
Company
AvalonBay Communities
AvalonBay Communities is a real estate investment company
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (7)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.01BKey Investors
Private Advisor Group
2025-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $710.4M
2024-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Sean J. Breslin
Chief Operating Officer
Kurt Conway
Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Communications
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-12-05
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