Fire Safety Technician

Weill Cornell Medical College•New York, NY

4d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal direction, the Fire Safety Technician supports and maintains the institution’s fire safety and emergency response programs. This role implements and coordinates fire safety field operations such as building and equipment inspections, and fire safety related vendor activities. The technician works closely with students, faculty, staff, patients, vendors, EHS staff, and construction contractors. Additionally, this role conducts fire drills and is a key member of the fire safety response team and other WCM emergency response operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Fire-related work experience of at least three years total full-time work experience, or 18 months of full-time work experience including at least six (6) months of continuous employment at one work location.
Ability to work on off-shifts as required to accommodate on-going operations and/or emergencies.
Ability to be available for 24-hour emergency call-ins.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
Ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively across groups within a growing organization.
FDNY Fire Life Safety Director (F-89). Must have or be able to obtain within 18 months of hire.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness as an (S-95) Supervisor of Fire Alarm Systems for multiple College fire alarms.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness as a Citywide Fire Drill Conductor (W-07).
Ability to work in a non-office environment with potential physical discomforts such as noise, dust, heat, and fumes.
Frequent use of ladders to perform work.
Must be capable of utilizing respiratory protection equipment, including negative-pressure respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull objects up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

As a member of the emergency response team, respond to fires, fire alarm activations, fire alarm trouble conditions, hazardous material spills, gas leaks, and other emergencies.
Assume the role of Incident Command as needed during fire alarm activations.
Implement the institution’s Hot-work program, including pre-inspection and assessment of hazards, evaluation of impact on life safety systems, preventing unnecessary alarm activations, issuing permits, and expediting emergency permits.
Inspect WCM buildings at least annually and construction areas as needed for fire and life safety deficiencies.
Work with building occupants and service departments to rectify deficiencies and implement fire safety and prevention initiatives.
Conduct tests and inspections of fire safety and emergency response related equipment.
Assist with maintenance and update of Emergency Preparedness Plans.
Identify deficiencies and assist with resolutions.
Manage the Fire Extinguisher Program, including scheduling vendor inspections, hydrostatic tests, and maintaining fire extinguisher inventory and test dates.
Manage fire alarm system vendors for service and maintenance activities.
Conduct quarterly inspections of Emergency Operations Centers, maintaining supplies and ensuring communication equipment is operational.
Conduct annual inspections of Public Assembly Spaces on campus, ensuring proper documentation is maintained.
Assist with updating departmental fire-safety related bulletins and fire prevention week activities.
Train staff on fire alarm response procedures, Hot Work inspections, permit issuance, and fire alarm panel operations.
Perform periodic Construction Basic Life Safety Inspections of all construction areas, ensuring life safety systems are not impacted, means of egress are maintained, and extinguishers are readily available and unobstructed.
Document all inspections.
Conduct all required fire drills in WCM buildings.
Liaise with FDNY for inspections or alarm activations as necessary.