Fire Life Safety Director Medical Facility

Allied Universal•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Fire Life Safety Director for a medical facility in Downtown Brooklyn. 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 director serves as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies and helps ensure that life-safety systems and related equipment remain functional. The position also includes conducting fire alarm drills and keeping written logs of critiques, supporting security staff with access-badge verification, 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 Monday through Sunday, with morning and afternoon shifts available. The position pays $27.00 per hour, with weekly pay. It requires prolonged standing and walking, work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions, and the ability to respond to routine and emergency situations. Applicants must have an F85 or F89 Certificate of Fitness. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with effective communication, customer-service, and basic computer skills. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test; required licenses must be kept current and carried while on duty.

Requirements

F85 or F89 Certificate of Fitness.
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 with all levels of personnel and the general public.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to prepare neat, legible written reports and logs; computer skills may be required.
Ability to read and understand operating procedures and instructions.
Must successfully complete a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Must 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 different situations.
Intermediate computer skills to use innovative wireless technology at client-specific sites.
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 members of the public.
Ability to read, understand, and clearly speak English, and to communicate by speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required).
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally, bend or twist occasionally, lift or carry up to 40 pounds occasionally, and run as needed.
Correctable vision to normal level and constant use of eyes for observation, reading, interacting with the public and coworkers, and viewing security monitors.
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

Protect life and property by implementing the building’s fire safety plan.
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 actual or potential weaknesses in response times or life-safety systems and equipment.
Provide clear, professional, pleasant, and courteous direction and assistance to visitors, guests, vendors, and employees, including during emergencies.
Assist building security staff with visual inspection of visitor, vendor, and employee identification to verify authorized access.
Monitor and report suspicious persons and packages.
Perform CPR, AED, and basic first aid if required.
Prepare written reports and logs and use site-specific wireless technology as needed.