Evening & Overnight Fire Safety Specialist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Facilities Fire Safety Specialist, under the Direction of the Director of Fire Safety Operations, provides Fire Safety Coverage for the CUIMC campus. This position will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

The role involves hands-on work with building fire protection and utility systems, including coordinating evacuations, performing inspections, and training staff to uphold safety

Qualifications

• H.S. graduate or equivalent plus 2–5 years' experience responding to fire alarms on a campus.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and high ethics.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to obtain FDNY Certificates of Fitness as required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to all fire alarm activations as part of a Fire Response Team.
• Operate lobby Fire Alarm Panel and coordinate evacuations as Incident Commander.
• Liaise with incoming FDNY units and coordinate with Facilities staff.
• Perform initial fire scene assessment and communicate with Director of Fire Safety Operations.
• Responds to emergencies and safety issues across CUIMC campus and activates alerts when needed.
• Conduct required Fire Safety inspections and assist with maintenance.
• Escort Fire Department Inspectors on campus and manage violations.
• Perform data entry and generate related reports.
• Provide Fire Safety training including building drills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethics

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Facilities Fire Safety Specialist, under the Direction of the Director of Fire Safety Operations, provides Fire Safety Coverage for the CUIMC campus. This position will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

The role involves hands-on work with building fire protection and utility systems, including coordinating evacuations, performing inspections, and training staff to uphold safety