Rescue Standby Technician

Company Description

We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for Green Wood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. Green Wood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.

We are a customer-focused, integrated maintenance company operating projects throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. If you are seeking employment with a dedicated industry leader, and committed to safely improving and perfecting our industry, you may be a candidate for Green Wood. We look for skilled, experienced, and qualified professionals in maintenance, construction and plant services. Green Wood offers unique opportunities in professional development and growth featuring an outstanding benefits plan and training program.

If you feel your values align with the culture at Green Wood, Inc., and you can provide a long-standing track record of safety, skills, dependability, and accountability, we invite you to peruse our Job Postings to determine if there is an opportunity that interests you. Applicants must be willing to abide by our Zero Incident philosophy in order to work at Green Wood, Inc.

The Rescue Standby Technician supports a rescue team operation during high-risk construction activities by providing confined space, elevated work, rope/high-angle, and trench rescue services. As part of the rescue team, the technician utilizes OSHA approved equipment and adheres to all applicable OSHA regulations, client policies, and site-specific procedures. The technician will maintain emergency response readiness through regular equipment inspection, identifying, and communicating site hazards and maintaining current First Aid, CPR and AED certification for first responders.

This position is intended to supplement, not replace, the responsibilities of the client’s plant protection personnel or local 911 emergency responders.

• Provide elevated, confined space, rope/high-angle and trench rescue services
• Monitor work activities for hazards and unsafe conditions
• Communicate safety concerns promptly to the rescue team lead, site safety personnel, supervisors, or designated client representative
• Support site orientations, pre-shift briefings, toolbox talks, and safety meetings as assigned
• Perform basic First Aid, CPR and AED, as needed until clients' first responders arrive
• Ensure required personal protective equipment (PPE) is inspected and utilized for all daily tasks per site specifications
• Ensure equipment is readily available and in good working condition
  
  Ensure all safety procedures, practices, and regulations are followed before, during, and after the process to foster a positive safety culture by having a safety-first mindset and approach during execution of activities
• Based on the nature of the essential functions associated with this role, Green Wood has designated this as a “safety-sensitive” position
• Support the site safety team with orientations, toolbox talk and other safety meetings
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Other duties and special projects as assigned
• High School Diploma or GED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 5 years of first responder and confined space rescue experience
• Minimum 3 years in Emergency Services (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.)
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED for First Responders (or ability to obtain)
• Confined space certification, fall…