Fire Life & Safety Director (Overnight)

Encore Community Services • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Encore Community Services is hiring a Fire Life and Safety Director for the Encore 49 Residence in Midtown Manhattan. The role implements the FDNY fire safety plan, conducts staff training and emergency drills, performs fire safety inspections, and responds to fire and other emergencies. The Director also helps maintain residents’ physical and emotional safety, building security, front desk operations, documentation, and coordination with maintenance and residential staff. The position is listed as full-time in the job header, though the description also calls it part-time. It is on-site, overnight from 12 AM to 8 AM, for 40 hours per week, and pays $25 per hour. The position reports to the Residential Manager of Senior Supportive Services.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in fire safety.
• Valid T89 or F89 Certificate of Fitness.
• Sensitivity and empathy for residents.
• Ability to handle emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with older adults, particularly people who have experienced homelessness and/or have mental health diagnoses.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Dependability and punctuality, including understanding the importance of timely shift relief and continuous front desk and Fire Command Station coverage.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and follow established procedures.
• Ability to take initiative and remain effective in a fast-paced, high-intensity, evolving work environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Fire Command Post and front desk area, report fire conditions to the FDNY, and remain familiar with the written fire safety plan and evacuation procedures.
• Test the Fire Command Station and document tests in the fire log; initiate temporary preventive measures to protect the building and tenants.
• Conduct quarterly fire drills and semi-annual 100% inspections.
• Lead during emergencies, including calling 911 or EMS; during a fire, report to the Command Station and ensure ADT and the Fire Department are notified.
• Receive keys and an oral or written handoff at the beginning of each shift; maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and continuous FLSD coverage through timely shift relief.
• Maintain residents’ physical and emotional safety and building security, including operating the entrance buzzer and ensuring visitors sign in and out.
• Contact emergency personnel when needed and complete incident reports and other documentation accurately and adequately.
• Conduct at least two building rounds per shift and complete the Fire Life Safety Rounds Checklist.
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems and monitor security devices, video monitors, and alert alarms.
• Write up maintenance work orders and record issues and incidents in the work order book or log book; report system malfunctions or unusual incidents, including elevator issues, to the Building Manager; contact repair companies as instructed by the Facilities and IT Manager.
• Assist in medication advocacy and document after each administration.
• Maintain timely, accurate, orderly, and current reports, records, and hard-copy files as required by funding sources or agency administrators.
• Close kitchens and laundry areas as required, and remain current on program, building, safety, and operational memos and directives, including the FLSD Memo Binder.
• Assist with planned or emergency overtime coverage, including coverage needs that arise with limited notice.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team approach, communicating with the Senior Director, Residential Manager of Senior Housing Services, and Maintenance Staff; attend staff meetings and supervisory sessions.
• Keep the front desk area organized; answer the main telephone and transfer calls politely and courteously.
• Perform duties professionally, maintain the confidentiality of information, collaborate effectively across teams, and complete other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days, and earned floating holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent care benefits.
• Transit benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed