Fire Life Safety Director Corporate Building

Overview Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. Working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Job Description Allied Universal is hiring a Fire Life Safety Director to oversee a Corporate Building in Midtown East Manhattan. Position Details: Position: Full Time Work Shift Available: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Overnight Workdays Available: Sunday – Saturday Pay Rate: $27.32 / hour Must exhibit great customer service skills, interacting with the general public on a daily basis as well as with clients and staff. Responsibilities 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 equipment. Provide clear direction, information and assistance to client visitors, guests, vendors and employees in a professional, pleasant and courteous manner on a regular basis and during emergency situations. Assist the building security staff in visually inspecting all visitor, vendor and employee access badges/identification cards to verify the authorized holder is presenting the badge; prevent unauthorized access to the property. Maintain surveillance and report 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, or neck to perform various duties Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds Run as needed Use both hands and arms continually in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks Use eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co‑workers, view security monitors; hand/eye coordination required. Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat Maintain constant mental alertness and attention to detail while setting priorities and following up on assignments Qualifications / Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required At least 18 years of age Must possess effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional manner; must be able to use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Must be able to frequently prepare written reports and logs in neat, legible handwriting; may require computer skills. Must be able to read and understand all operating procedures and instructions. Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment. As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug/alcohol test. As a condition of continued employment, employee must maintain current active status of all required licenses at all times, and must carry the license on duty. Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills. Remain flexible to ever‑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 standard. Neat and professional appearance. Ability to provide quality customer service. Ability to handle both common and crisis situations at the client site, calmly and efficiently. Read, understand and clearly speak English; constant use of speech and hearing (correctable to normal level required) for communicating with public/co‑workers, giving and receiving instructions, using phones. Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (from constant to occasionally depending on assignment). Licensed by the New York State Department of State. Closing 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: If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. 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