Fire Safety Director - Educational

Overview

Allied Universal is seeking Fire Life Safety Director for an educational facility located in Manhattan, New York. This is a full-time position. Work days available:
Saturday and Sunday. Work shift available:
Evening and Overnight. Pay rate: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour. Allied Universal is the leading security and facility services company in North America and offers rewarding careers in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace.

• Protect life and property through the implementation of the building's fire safety plan, including the management of the Fire Command Station and supervision of the fire brigade, floor wardens, deputy floor wardens, and building evacuation supervisors.
• Act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.
• 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 visitor, vendor, and employee access badges/identification cards to verify authorized holders and prevent unauthorized access to the property.
• Maintain surveillance and reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner; ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Ability to prepare written reports and logs; computer skills may be required.
• Ability to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state/local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• As a condition of employment, must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
• As a condition of continued employment, must maintain current active status of all required licenses at all times and carry the license while on duty.
• Display exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Remain flexible to changing environments; adapt well to different situations.
• Intermediate computer skills to utilize innovative wireless technology at client-specific sites.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Ability to provide quality customer service and handle both common and crisis situations calmly and efficiently.
• Read, understand, and clearly speak English; normal speech and hearing are required for communication with public/co-workers, giving and receiving instructions, and using phones.
• Must be able to handle pressure of working with a high-volume general public (varying from constant to occasional depending on assignment).

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:

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