Fire Protection Tester

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

With general supervision from Testing and Inspecting (T&I) Manager or designee, the FM T&I Worker provides testing and inspecting services for fire protection systems. Campus systems include fire alarm, sprinkler and extinguishment equipment. The employee accomplishes this task through the coordination of services with their manager. This position is responsible for effectively maintaining key management and performing whole building fire extinguisher swap outs, including assisting with maintaining inventory to track those swap outs. The role is subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet business needs. This is a benefits eligible, union position within the Teamsters Local 317, with a starting pay rate of $22.47/hour. The organization is values-based, and all employees are accountable for supporting the values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process. Every member of the community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

A.A.S. in Fire Science or High School Diploma with 3-years’ equivalent experience.
General knowledge of the NFPA and New York State Building Codes.
Knowledge of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps and other emergency equipment that make up fire protection systems.
Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to communicate effectively with university faculty, staff, students and outside agencies and organizations.
Ability to use equipment and instrumentation that requires close concentration and visual attention.
Manual dexterity to be able to function on ladders, while wearing various protective equipment.
Valid US Driver’s license and a good driving record.
Must pass rigid background check prior to final appointment.
Ongoing background or security checks may be required to comply with various regulatory or Security agencies.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

A.A.S. in Fire Protection
Knowledge of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps and other emergency equipment that make up fire protection systems

Responsibilities

Provide testing and inspecting services for fire protection systems, including fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguishment equipment.
Coordinate services with the Testing and Inspecting (T&I) Manager or designee.
Effectively maintain key management.
Perform whole building fire extinguisher swap outs.
Assist with maintaining inventory to track fire extinguisher swap outs.
Foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Attend staff development trainings.
Participate in the performance evaluation process.