Fire Life Safety Director - Commercial Building

About the Role

Allied Universal is hiring Fire Life Safety Directors to oversee a Corporate Building located in the Hudson Yards Area of Manhattan. The primary mission of the Fire Safety Director is to protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan, including the management of the Fire Command Station and the supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, and deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors. The successful candidate will act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all life safety systems and related equipment are fully functional.
• Ensure that all floors have fire safety teams, including Fire Wardens, Deputy Fire Wardens, and Building Evacuation Team members.
• Conduct fire alarm drills and maintain a written log of critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response time or life safety systems and related equipment.
• Provide clear direction, information, and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors, and employees in a professional, pleasant, and courteous fashion on a regular basis and during emergency situations.
• Assist the building security staff in the visual inspection of all visitor, vendor, and employee access badges/identification cards to verify that the authorized holder is the individual presenting the badge/id card to prevent unauthorized access to the property.
• Maintain surveillance and report any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess an F85 or F89 Certificate of Fitness (NY Only).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner.
• Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills.
• Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• Must maintain current active status of all required licenses at all times and carry the license while on duty.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the New York State Department of State.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative, wireless technology at client-specific sites.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality standards.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently.
• Read, understand, and clearly speak English.
• Must be able to handle the pressure of working with a high-volume general public.

Physical And Mental Functions

• Stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet).
• Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift.
• Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties.
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
• Run as needed.
• Constant use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination.
• Work in various environments, including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain, or heat.
• Constant mental alertness and attention to detail required while setting priorities and following up on assignments.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: $34.95 / hour

Schedule

Positions are Part-Time. Work shifts available: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Overnight. Work days available: Candidates should be flexible Monday – Sunday.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit www.aus.com.