| Location | Sanford, NC |
| Salary | $59,721–$68,679 Per Year |
Safety Coordinator
Salary
$59,721.00 - $68,679.00 Annually
Location
Lee Main Campus, Sanford, NC
Job Type
Full-time Staff
Job Number
02308
Division
Administrative Services
Department
Physical Plant
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Description
Central Carolina Community College is committed to being an employer of choice, grounded in excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We provide a supportive, growth-focused workplace where professionals can thrive while helping students access first-class educational and workforce opportunities. Join us in shaping futures, strengthening our region, and contributing to a mission-driven culture rooted in service and opportunity.
The Safety Coordinator oversees, implements, and maintains the college's life safety, fire protection, and works with the Director of Security for emergency preparedness programs. This professional position ensures strict compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations (including OSHA, NFPA, and NCCER standards). The coordinator serves as the subject matter expert on emergency management, conducting regular system audits, managing campus response plans, and coordinating safety training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required.
Must possess a valid North Carolina drivers license.
Must be able to travel regularly between all CCCC campus locations and instructional centers.
Essential Duties
Compliance & Inspections: Conduct routine, meticulous inspections of all campus fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to ensure full operational readiness and compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes.
Emergency Preparedness: Assist with the Director of Security to develop, review, and update the CCCC Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan. Plan, coordinate, and execute mandatory campus-wide drills (e.g., fire, active shooter, severe weather) and evaluate their effectiveness.
Vendor Management: Act as the primary liaison for external safety contractors, inspectors, and local fire marshals during annual facility reviews and system maintenance.
Safety Training & Education: Coordinate with EHSI and other vendors to offer safety training modules for college personnel and students, covering fire prevention, emergency evacuation procedures, hazard communication, and basic first aid/CPR.
Hazard Identification & Mitigation: Investigate campus accidents, occupational injuries, and safety hazards. Analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions to institutional leadership to minimize risk.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain exhaustive, audit-ready records of all safety inspections, training logs, drills, permits, and regulatory compliance reports as required by state and federal law.
Fire and Life Safety Systems
Coordinate with United Fire & Safety to schedule annual fire extinguisher inspections.
Assist Facilities Maintenance with monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Assist Facilities Maintenance with monthly emergency eyewash station inspections.
Assist Facilities Maintenance with monthly emergency lighting inspections.
Coordinate with VSC Fire to schedule annual inspections of wet sprinkler systems and fire pumps.
Coordinate repairs to wet sprinkler systems and fire pumps as needed.
Maintain signage and visibility of fire hydrants, fire department connections, and post indicator valves (PIVs) at the Moore Center, including painting as needed. All other fire hydrants and related equipment are owned by the applicable county or city.
Coordinate with United Fire & Safety to schedule semiannual kitchen fire suppression system inspections.
Coordinate with Advance-Detection, Inc. to schedule annual fire alarm system inspections.
Troubleshoot fire alarm system issues and replace devices as needed.
Perform and document monthly fire recall operations for elevators.
Coordinate annual elevator inspections with the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Coordinate annual inspections of fire assemblies, including drop doors in reception areas.
Coordinate annual inspections of cranes and hoists.
Coordinate semiannual inspections of domestic and fire protection backflow prevention devices.
Environmental Health and Safety
Coordinate with departments to ensure the proper collection, storage, and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
Schedule chemical and biological waste pickups and maintain and verify required logs through the EPA website.
Assist with annual Environmental Health and Safety Institute (EHSI) walkthroughs and coordinate with Facilities Maintenance to address identified hazards and concerns.
Oversee Electrical Safety Program, including coordinating ARC Flash Studies per NFPA 70E.
Assist with annual fume hood testing.
Participate in fire marshal inspections and walkthroughs conducted every three years, coordinating with Facilities Maintenance to address identified deficiencies.
Test sewer lift station high-alarm floats monthly to verify proper operation.
Repair or replace sewer lift station batteries and floats as needed.
Coordinate with vendors and Facilities Maintenance to resolve sewer lift station issues.
Oversee contractor and vendor safety compliance during construction projects.
Maintain parking signage, including installing or replacing signs for accessible parking spaces, as needed.
Training and Compliance
Coordinate and schedule powered industrial truck (forklift) training as applicable.
Coordinate with Human Resources and the Center of Excellence (COE) to arrange initial bloodborne pathogens training and required recertification.
Collaborate with Human Resources, Legal, and Security to develop, review, and update written safety programs and procedures, including:
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)
Chemical Hygiene
Voluntary Respiratory Protection Program
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Committee Participation and Professional Involvement
Participate in the Safety/Facilities Committee and serve as chairperson, as assigned.
Maintain membership and participate in the activities of the Association of Community College Safety and Security Officers (ACCSSO).
Emergency Response and On-Call Responsibilities
Serve as the primary contact for fire alarm and sewer lift station emergency responses.
Provide on-call coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, unless otherwise scheduled or modified by the Director of Facilities Maintenance.
Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Safety Coordinator will encourage a learning environment in which everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.
Minimum Requirements
Required educational background:
Required Certifications:
Required kind and number years of work experience:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In-depth knowledge of NFPA codes, OSHA standards, and state/local building and fire codes.
Strong technical understanding of commercial fire alarm panels, suppression systems, and emergency communication networks.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent public speaking and instructional skills to engage a diverse collegiate community during training sessions.
Proficiency in digital record-keeping, safety management software
Preferred Requirements
Central Carolina Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.
Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
Employer Central Carolina Community College
Address 1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, North Carolina, 27330
Phone 919-718-7493
Website http://www.cccc.edu