Fire Life Safety Director - Transitional Shelter - Downtown, Brooklyn

Fire Life Safety Director - Transitional Shelter - Downtown, Brooklyn

Job Locations: US-NY-Brooklyn

Category: Security Supervisor

Workdays Available: Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Shifts Available: Morning

Business Unit: AUS

Overview

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

Allied Universal is currently seeking Fire Life Safety Directors to work at a Transitional Shelter located in the Downtown section of Brooklyn.

• Positions Are: Full-time
• Work Shift Available: Mornings
• Work Days Available: Monday - Friday
• Hourly Pay Rate: $25 - $26 / hour
• F-89 license required
• Covid-19 vaccination is required for this position - the company will provide accommodations as required by law for disability and religious based reasons

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 Fire Safety Director candidate is required to act as a liaison to the NYC Fire Department during emergencies.

Expected Skills and Competencies

• 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 reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if required.

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