Fire Life Safety Director - Corporate Tower

Allied Universal•New York, NY

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Fire Life Safety Director for a corporate tower. The role protects life and property by implementing the building’s fire safety plan, managing the Fire Command Station, and supervising the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors. The director also acts as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies. The position involves ensuring life-safety systems and related equipment are functional; organizing fire safety teams on all floors; conducting fire alarm drills and documenting critiques; assisting with access-badge inspections; monitoring and reporting suspicious people or packages; and providing professional assistance to visitors, guests, vendors, and employees. CPR/AED and basic first aid may be required. Candidates should be flexible to work Sunday through Saturday and may be assigned morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight shifts. The stated pay rate is $30 per hour. The job requires sustained standing or walking, occasional climbing, bending, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, and running as needed. Work may take place in adverse outdoor conditions, including cold, rain, or heat. The role also requires ongoing alertness, attention to detail, communication with the public and coworkers, and use of phones, writing materials, and security monitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid F89 Fire Life Safety Director license.
Licensed by the New York State Department of State.
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal professionally with personnel at all levels and the general public.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; computer skills may be required.
Ability to read and understand operating procedures and instructions.
Successful completion of a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Maintain active status of all required licenses and carry the license while on duty.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills; ability to provide quality customer service.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.
Intermediate computer skills to use client-specific wireless technology.
Satisfactory attendance and punctuality; neat and professional appearance.
Ability to handle common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently, including working under pressure with a high volume of the public.
Ability to read, understand, and clearly speak English, and to communicate with the public and coworkers and give and receive instructions.
Correctable vision and hearing to normal levels.
Ability to stand or walk constantly for up to an entire shift on varied surfaces; occasionally climb stairs, ramps, or ladders; occasionally bend or twist; occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds; and run as needed.
Ability to work in varied environments, including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, or heat.
Constant mental alertness and attention to detail while setting priorities and following up on assignments.

Responsibilities

Implement the building’s fire safety plan to protect life and property.
Manage the Fire Command Station and supervise the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors.
Act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.
Ensure life-safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
Ensure all floors have fire safety teams, including Fire Wardens, Deputy Fire Wardens, and Building Evacuation Team members.
Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain written logs of critiques to identify weaknesses in response time or life-safety systems and equipment.
Provide clear, professional, pleasant, and courteous direction, information, and assistance to visitors, guests, vendors, and employees, including during emergencies.
Assist building security staff in visually inspecting visitor, vendor, and employee access badges or identification cards to verify the authorized holder and prevent unauthorized access.
Monitor and report suspicious persons and packages.
Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.
Prepare written reports and logs and use computer and wireless technology as required.