Fire Watch Specialist |Part-Time| Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena (UMBC)

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.


Position Summary

The Fire Watch Specialist position is a specialized safety role responsible for continuously monitoring fire alarm control panels and life safety systems. This position ensures immediate hazard detection, rapid emergency response, and building compliance during events, routine maintenance, and system malfunctions.

This role pays an hourly rate of $40.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

About the Venue

Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The 5,000-seat arena is the home to the UMBC Retriever Men's and Women's basketball teams and Women's volleyball. The multipurpose venue is managed by OVG and hosts a variety of events, including concerts, commencements, family shows, community events, consumer shows, featured speakers, and banquets.

Responsibilities

• System Monitoring: Continuously watch the fire alarm control panel (FACP) to identify active alarms, system troubles, or malfunctions.
• Routine Patrols: Conduct scheduled patrols of the assigned facility or occupied areas (every 60 minutes) to check for smoke, heat, or hazards.
• Emergency Response: Immediately contact Campus PD (55555) & 911, activate building alarms, and assist with safe evacuations if an emergency occurs.
• Hazard Mitigation: Ensure all egress routes, exit doors, and stairwells remain free of obstructions.
• Log Keeping: Pull 'history" reports from the fire panel, system checks, and incidents in a fire watch log when necessary.
• Equipment Verification: Ensure fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and pull stations are operational and accessible.
• Familiarization: Become familiar with the following documentation: Baltimore County Fire Department SOPs and running assignments, UMBC Campus Police SOPs, UMBC Campus Fire Marshal SOPs, and Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Emergency SOPs.

Qualifications

• Certifications: High School Diploma or GED; Firefighter Training (FFI MFRI) Emergency Medical First Responder Certificate.
• 2-3+ years of previous experience in a Fire Watch position is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with fire alarm systems, annunciator panels, and basic fire suppression equipment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods, remaining alert and focused.
• Situational Awareness: Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Punctual and reliable attendance.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people , improves our service , and raises our excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.