Fire Life Safety Director - Corporate Building

Allied Universal•New York, NY

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Fire Safety Director to protect life and property by implementing the building’s fire safety plan. The role manages the Fire Command Station and supervises the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors. The director also serves as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies. The successful candidate ensures life safety systems and related equipment are functional, establishes fire safety teams on all floors, and conducts fire alarm drills while maintaining written critiques of response times and system performance. The role also includes assisting building security with access-badge verification, monitoring and reporting suspicious people or packages, providing professional assistance to visitors and building occupants, and performing CPR, AED, or basic first aid when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact 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.
Meet applicable licensing requirements; required licenses must be maintained in active status and carried while on duty.
Successfully complete a background investigation and post-offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing environments and situations.
Intermediate computer skills for use of client-specific wireless technology.
Satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
Neat and professional appearance.
Ability to handle common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
Ability to read, understand, and clearly speak English, and to communicate by speech and hearing (correctable to normal level).
Ability to handle the pressures of working with a high-volume general public.
Ability to stand or walk for up to an entire shift on various surfaces.
Ability to climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally.
Ability to bend or twist occasionally.
Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to run as needed.
Ability to use both hands and arms constantly for reaching, handling, grasping, fingering, and administrative tasks.
Correctable vision to normal level and constant visual attention for observation, reading, interacting, 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 all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
Ensure each floor has 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 times or life safety systems and equipment.
Provide clear, professional, 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 when required.