Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building

Allied Universal•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Fire Life Safety Director to oversee a corporate building in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan. The role’s primary mission is to protect 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 successful candidate acts as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies. The position involves regular interaction with the general public, the client, building staff, visitors, guests, and vendors. The director helps ensure life safety systems are functional, coordinates fire safety teams and drills, keeps written records, supports access-control checks and surveillance, and may provide CPR/AED and basic first aid. Work shifts may be morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight; candidates should be flexible Monday through Sunday. The stated hourly rate is $34.95.

Requirements

Possess an F85 or F89 Certificate of Fitness (New York only).
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal professionally and effectively with personnel at all levels and the general public.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to frequently prepare neat, legible written reports and logs; computer skills may be required.
Ability to read and understand operating procedures and instructions.
Successfully complete 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.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.
Intermediate computer skills to use wireless technology at client-specific sites.
Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Neat and professional appearance.
Ability to provide quality customer service and handle high-volume public interactions.
Ability to read, understand, and clearly speak English, and to communicate by speech and hearing with the public and coworkers, including giving and receiving instructions and using phones.
Ability to stand or walk constantly for up to an entire shift on tile, concrete, or carpet.
Ability to climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during a shift.
Ability to bend or twist at the waist, knees, or neck occasionally.
Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to run as needed.
Constant use of both hands and arms for reaching, handling, grasping, and fingering while using a phone, notepad, writing reports, and performing administrative tasks.
Correctable vision to normal level to observe, read, interact with the public and coworkers, view security monitors, and coordinate hand and eye movements.
Ability to work in various 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.
Ability to work under pressure with a high volume of general-public interaction.

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 that 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 a written log of critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response times or life safety systems and equipment.
Provide clear, professional, pleasant, and courteous direction, information, and assistance to visitors, guests, vendors, employees, and clients, including during emergencies.
Assist building security staff with visual inspection of visitor, vendor, and employee access badges or identification cards to verify identity and prevent unauthorized access.
Maintain surveillance and report suspicious persons or packages.
Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.
Prepare written reports and logs as needed.
Handle common and crisis situations at the client site calmly and efficiently.