Safety Technician
Schedule: M-F 5x10s
Pay Rate: $28-$35/hr DOE
Location: Chandler, AZ
Position Type: Full Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily field safety inspections of assigned work areas to identify and document hazards.
- Monitor housekeeping, slip/trip/fall risks, barricades, signage, and exclusion zones to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Inspect and maintain PPE availability and condition; track inventory and coordinate replenishment with site leadership.
- Verify inspection status and tags on safety equipment including ladders, scaffolds, fall protection systems, fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, and first‑aid kits.
- Support permit and tag processes (hot work, confined space, lockout/tagout, out‑of‑service) under supervisor direction, including posting and removal.
- Maintain site safety boards, logs, inspection checklists, and required documentation in physical and digital formats.
- Deliver pre‑shift toolbox talks using approved materials and support onboarding through site‑specific safety orientations.
- Assist with incident and near‑miss response, including first‑aid/AED response, scene documentation, and initial report preparation.
- Support cleanroom and client‑specific safety requirements, including gowning compliance, chemical safety, and ESD controls.
- Serve as an on‑site safety resource for crews, visitors, and subcontractors, escalating compliance concerns to supervision as needed.
Requirements:
- OSHA 10 (Construction) — OSHA 30
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- Minimum 1 year of construction, manufacturing, or facilities work; direct cleanroom or cleaning-industry experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to read, complete, and file inspection and incident forms accurately in English
Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.
Equal opportunities and Social Governance
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.