At BrandSafway, we know our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we give them the tools, training, and resources to be successful. Come join our growing team!
Key Responsibilities:
Communicate and listen effectively with customers, co-workers, and branch manager
Specifically, understand the customers needs and maintain clear communication with the General Foreman to confirm job scope, sequencing, and schedule related to hoist installation, operation, and dismantling
Maintain a safe worksite, free of hazards, by ensuring full compliance with project safety programs, NYC DOB regulations, and manufacturer guidelines for personnel/material hoists
Oversee all hoist operations on-site, including installation, climbing, tying-in, operation, maintenance, and dismantling, ensuring all work is performed safely and efficiently
Supervise and direct hoist operators, mechanics, and labor crews; coordinate hoist usage logistics with other trades to avoid delays and conflicts
Monitor manpower levels and productivity to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget, minimizing overtime and maintaining profitability
Ensure proper daily inspection, testing, and documentation of hoists in accordance with OSHA, manufacturer, and NYC DOB requirements
Perform administrative duties including:
Daily inspection logs and maintenance reports
Jobsite inventory requests
Safety meetings and toolbox talks
Fall protection plans and hazard analyses
Payroll time sheets
Equipment rental tracking and return tickets
Change orders and time & material tickets
Bills of materials and other required documentation
Review and understand pre-job plans, hoist layouts, and engineering drawings to ensure installations match design specifications
Identify and document out-of-scope work to ensure proper tracking and recovery through change orders
Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues with hoist systems to minimize downtime and maintain project flow
Perform hands-on work as needed, including assisting with installation, tie-ins, adjustments, and repairs
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with construction hoists (personnel and/or material hoists) in commercial or high-rise environments
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing hoist crews or related vertical access equipment teams
Strong understanding of hoist systems, including rack-and-pinion and cable-driven systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, hoist layout drawings, and engineering specifications
Experience performing and documenting required daily, weekly, and monthly hoist inspections
Familiarity with jobsite reporting tools for timekeeping, safety documentation, and inventory tracking
Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across trades, general foreman, project management, and field crews
Proven ability to lead, train, and enforce safety and performance standards
Physically capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Requirements:
Valid drivers license with clean driving record; travel between job sites required
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
NYC SST (Site Safety Training) Card 62 Hours required (Local Law 196)
Hoist Competent Person designation per OSHA standards (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Knowledge of NYC DOB Chapter 33 requirements related to hoisting operations
Familiarity with New York State Labor Law (§240 & §241) as it applies to vertical access and fall protection
Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred
Thorough knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, manufacturer standards, and NYC/local regulations related to construction hoists
BrandSafway offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance along with a generous 401k plan.
About Us:
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Todays BrandSafway is At Work For You leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice to all potential job candidates:
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.
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$45-$55/hour