Fire Protection Tester

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With general supervision from the Testing and Inspecting (T&I) Manager or designee, the FM T&I Worker provides testing and inspecting services for fire protection systems, including fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguishment equipment on campus. The employee coordinates services with their manager, maintains key management, and performs whole building fire extinguisher swap outs, including assisting with inventory tracking. This position is subject to shift changes and extended working hours, including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs. It is a benefits-eligible, union position within Teamsters Local 317, with a starting pay rate of $22.47/hour. The organization is values-based, and all employees are accountable for supporting 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
• Ability to pass a rigid background check prior to final appointment
• Willingness to undergo ongoing background or security checks 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 and/or 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 (fire alarm, sprinkler, and extinguishment equipment)
• Effectively maintain key management
• Perform whole building fire extinguisher swap outs
• Assist with maintaining inventory to track fire extinguisher swap outs
• Attend staff development trainings
• Participate in the performance evaluation process
• 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

Benefits

• Educational benefits
• Access to a plethora of wellness programs
• Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
• Health care options to choose from
• Generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave
• 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day)
• 2 floating holidays
• Superior retirement contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees