Fire Watch Monitor

About the role

A Fire Watch is a trained individual responsible for monitoring work areas where hot work or other activities increase the risk of fire. Their role is to protect personnel and property by identifying fire hazards, ensuring fire prevention measures are in place, and responding to emergencies if needed. Fire Watch personnel must be trained, coordinate with all workers involved, and verify that all Hot Work Permit requirements are met before work begins. Work cannot start until the Fire Watch Team is in place and all safety requirements have been satisfied.

Responsibilities

• Patrol areas of work.
• Understand safety procedures and how to implement them.
• Contact and inform emergency personnel as soon as any issues arise.
• Report and map any signs of smoke or fire.
• Maintain the Fire Watch Logs.
• Identify and mitigate any potential issues that may cause or contribute to a fire

Qualifications

• Ability to work extended periods of time without days off when required.
• Ability to be on one’s feet - this includes:
  • Remaining in a stationary position (often standing for prolonged periods)
  • Ascending and/or descending stairs (potentially many flights of stairs)
  • Walking long distances (from parking to facility, within and around the facility - up to 5 miles/day)
  • Walking through client work facilities
• Ability to constantly move about to accomplish tasks or move from one work location to another.
• Ability to possibly remain in a seated, stationary position for prolonged periods.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.