Fire Watch Personnel
About The Position
Join Carter Burden Network as a Fire Watch Assistant! Are you detail-oriented, vigilant, and passionate about protecting others? The Carter Burden Network (CBN) is looking for a responsible and dedicated Fire Watch Assistant to help safeguard the Leonard Covello Older Adult Center in East Harlem! CBN champions the well-being, safety, and dignity of older adults through a rich array of services, advocacy, and community programs. Join a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of New Yorkers 60 and older. As a Fire Watch Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in a two-person team ensuring fire safety compliance at a NYC Aging-owned building. Your primary responsibility: maintain vigilant fire watch coverage until the building’s alarm system is restored. You’ll embody CBN’s core values—accountability, kindness, teamwork, and integrity—while helping ensure a safe environment for our community.
Requirements
- FDNY F-01 Certificate of Fitness holder (or able to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- 1-3 years’ experience in fire watch, security, or building maintenance
- Clear communicator, attentive, reliable, and a true team player
- Available to work assigned shifts. You must remain fully accessible via phone and email during scheduled hours and be available on-site or in the field as required
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular patrols and inspections of all floors and stairwells
- Monitor for fire hazards and respond swiftly to emergencies
- Maintain detailed, FDNY-compliant fire watch logs
- Collaborate closely with your partner and communicate with clarity and professionalism
- Support evacuations and emergency procedures as needed
Benefits
- Hourly rate: $18–$24 per hour
- Earn up to 8.5 vacation days, 2 personal days, 5.5 sick days, and paid holidays (when they fall on a regularly scheduled workday)
- Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution. After one year, you’ll also be eligible for a matched contribution. (eligibility rules apply)
- Supportive work culture that encourages professional development, training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
