Safety Specialist

Safety Specialist -

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities.

There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency.

Join APD's Tacachale and be part of the team that makes a difference – not just a living, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Salary Range $34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 Biweekly The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities The incumbent assigned to this position is responsible for communication systems, emergency generators, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm, electrical wiring, and controls for all above systems. Work may require bending, squatting, or standing for extended periods of time and may require lifting of up to 50 pounds. Install, maintain and repair fire hydrants, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, communications systems, emergency generators, electronic equipment, and controls for all above systems.

Including rebuilding, rewiring and preparing engineering drafts and electronic circuitry of the above. Install, maintain and repair valves to include design, engineer piping and other related equipment as per National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) code. Repair, modify and re-engineer electronic equipment working from drawings, diagrams and schematics on an advanced level. Install, maintain, re-wire and repair electrical motors and other related electrical and mechanical equipment.

Operate hand and power tools. Assists with the relocation of residents' belongings as needed, and movement of any furniture/equipment at Tacachale.

Position Requirements Must maintain a NFPA 72 certification as outlined in our position descriptions. A valid Florida Driver's License. Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle. Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without accommodations.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, climb, for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force frequently. This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of skilled building trades or mechanical repair work. Safety procedures that are required in maintenance and repair work. And ability to understand life safety guidelines and other local safety regulations. Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Ability to: read blueprints and schematic drawings. Read and understand purchase orders communicate effectively.

Establish & maintain effective working relationships with others. Utilize problem solving techniques. Model behaviors of accountability, communication, empowerment, flexibility, integrity, respect, and teamwork skills in: and ability to research and implement life safety codes. Applying critical thinking and problem solving skills.