Fire Life Safety Director - Highrise

Allied Universal • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is seeking a Fire Life Safety Director to oversee a Highrise Building located near Downtown Manhattan. The primary mission of the Fire Life Safety Director is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan, including the management of the Fire Command Station and the supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens and building evacuation supervisors. The successful candidate will act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 18 years of age
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
• As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required License at all times, and must carry the license at all times while on duty
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Remain flexible to ever changing environments; adapt well to different situations
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client specific sites
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standard
• Neat and professional appearance
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently
• Read, understand and clearly speak English; constantly use speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) in communicating with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

Nice To Haves

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet)
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Run as needed
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
• Ensure that all floors have fire safety teams including Fire Wardens, Deputy Fire Wardens, and Building Evacuation Team members.
• Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain a written log of critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response time or life safety systems and related equipment.
• Provide clear direction, information and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors and employees in a professional, pleasant and courteous fashion on a regular basis and during emergency situations.
• Assist the building security staff in the visual inspection of all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify that the authorized holder is the individual presenting the badge/id card to prevent unauthorized access to the property.
• Maintain surveillance and reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

Benefits

• Rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose
• Dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace
• Part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED