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Allied Universal is looking to hire a Director of Fire Life Safety . This is an 8 week Temporary Position. AUS is seeking to hire a certified Fire Life Safety Director (FDNY CoF-89) to manage the Office of Life Safety. The Director of Fire Life Safety will be responsible for the safety of our customers (tenants), visitors, and guests in one of New York’s most prestigious location. This position requires hands-on engagement within our client's 2,850,000 square foot property, but not limited to support other properties in the NY portfolio if necessary.

Pay Rate $72.00 to $76.92 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a 24-hour, on-site Life Safety staff comprised of both management and union personnel.

• Ensure adequate staffing and accurate work order performance standards are met.

• Coordinate the survey of all construction sites to verify OSHA and safety standards are in place.

• Liaison with Property Operations to ensure that all Angus workorders were properly acted upon.

• Engage with Security Supervisors, Engineering team, and Cleaning staff with fire brigade training.

• Conduct quarterly Fire Command Station Training after hours with FLSD’s, Building Evacuation Supervisors, and all those designated in the comprehensive FS/Emergency Action Plan.

• Manage daily scripted announcement reciting and log with staff.

• Conduct FLSD/BES testing and training/training manual will be provided.

• Provide comprehensive FS/EAP updates semi-annually and provide to vendor to file with FDNY.

• Conduct back of the house inspections of mechanical, and locker rooms, lounges, and lobby reception.

• Investigate all deficiencies and disciplinary matters and adjudicate as necessary.

• Meet with and brief senior leadership on Life Safety incidents, alarms, inspections, and construction.

• Attend weekly project meetings and actively participate in problem resolution.

• Prepare monthly, reports on incidents and fire alarm activity.

• Liaison with the FDNY on all administrative and operational matters.

• Submit formal FDNY requests for all on-site CoF F-89 exams.

• Ensure all FLS employees maintain valid F-89s, F-40, F-04, F-03, F-01, C-92.

• Collaborate with the Property Management on all Life Safety matters.

• Collaborate with the Property Management on the use of LiveSafe and any associated trainings.

• Support in-house, FDNY approved, 40-hour FLSD training course for qualified personnel.

• Provide Building Evacuation Training every third year or as requested by our customers (tenants).

• Ensure that all Life Safety systems and related equipment are fully functional by walking the property and physically inspecting the building’s fire command station for trouble and Supervisory messages.

• Manage the fire alarm, central station, NFPA 25, and extinguisher vendor contracts.

• Immediately respond to all fire alarms and coordinate the response of the FDNY, if necessary.

• Inspect special event venues for safety hazards.

• Coordinate the semi-annual fail-safe door and monthly stairway inspections.

• Manage the quarterly fire/EAP drill training for all our customers (tenants) for the first two years of occupancy and semi-annually thereafter.

• Provide clear direction, information and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors, customers (tenants), and employees in a professional, pleasant, and courteous fashion on a regular basis and during emergency situations.

• Collaborate on fire alarm and emergency action plan drills.

• Provide critiques to identify potential or actual weaknesses in response time or life safety systems.

• Maintain written records and logs.

• Respond to all medical emergencies and perform CPR/AED and basic first aid if necessary.

• Manage the monthly self-inspections (fire extinguishers, AED packs, stairways, elevators).

• Check all e-mail messages and take necessary action.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous Life Safety experience as a manager is beneficial.

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

• Ability to make clear and concise voice announcements via the buildings public address system.

• Effective oral, reading, listening, and written communication skills.

• Ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively.

• Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.

• Passion for maintaining safety standards while creating a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere.

Education/Experience & Certifications/Licenses:

• Must possess a current Certificate of Fitness - FLSD (CoF-89) issued by the FDNY.

• Must possess or obtain the FDNY CoF-01, 03, 04, 40, and C-92.

• Must agree to obtain additional FDNY Certificates of Fitness, as necessary.

• Pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements

• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days

• Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

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 relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

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 relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .

Job ID: 2024-1235780

Location: United States-New York-New York

Job Category: Account Manager, Management