Emergency Services Specialist

Cornell University

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University is widely admired as one of the world’s most respected research and teaching institutions. The Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) provides comprehensive programs and services to support healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible practices for our world class faculty, staff, students and university community. EHS assists the campus community with compliance and promotes health, safety, and environmental stewardship. With general supervision from the Emergency Services Supervisor and Manager of Fire Protection and Emergency Services, the Emergency Services team provides emergency response to the University community. The emergency service program provides 24/7 coverage. This position provides inspection of AEDs, sprinkler valves, as well as conducting fire drills and shutdowns. Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet business needs. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. This is an endowed, union position within the Teamsters Local 317. The starting pay rate is $27.59/hour. (2 positions available) We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

Requirements

• A.A.S. in emergency management or safety-related fields with a NYS EMT Certification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of NYS EMT certification, education, and experience.
• Experience in emergency response operations and writing and documenting procedures; basic chemical reactions, general safety and loss prevention theories.
• Required to maintain a minimum level of NYS Certified Emergency Medical Technician.
• Must have an unrestricted NYS Driver's license and a good driving record.
• Employee must pass rigid background check prior to final appointment.
• Passing ongoing background or security checks are required to comply with various regulatory or security agencies.
• Employees require physical fitness level essential to climb stairs, function on ladders, enter into confined spaces, in hazardous environments and differing heights while wearing various personal protective equipment such as respirators, up to and including self-contained breathing apparatus and full body chemical protective clothing.
• Employees must participate in annual medical examinations and be fit for duty as required for the use of respiratory protection equipment and for hazardous materials emergency responder work.
• Must be able to obtain HAZMAT certification per OSHA 1910.120.
• Must be able to wear a respirator per OSHA requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Required to obtain FEMA certifications: ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700, IS 800.
• Must be familiar with the following: Fire protection equipment; Emergency and Hazmat Response; and Inspection Processes.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Emergency Management or safety-related field.
• NYS Certified Emergency Medical Technician
• Familiarity and experience in emergency response operations and procedures (this includes all aspects of emergency response including fire, chemical, medical and safety related fields), other regulations relating to employee health and safety, basic chemical reactions and general safety and loss prevention theories.
• University work experience.
• Previous incident command experience.
• Completion of the New York State Fire Officer 1 and/or New York State Hazardous Materials Incident Command courses.

Responsibilities

• Provides inspection of AEDs
• Provides inspection of sprinkler valves
• Conducting fire drills and shutdowns
• Provides emergency response to the University community

Benefits

• Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
• Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree