Fire, Life & Safety Officer

Oshkosh Corp.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech is looking for a detail-oriented Fire, Life & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire codes and manage maintenance procedures. The role involves testing fire systems, coordinating vendor repairs, and maintaining essential documentation. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and possess knowledge of fire safety principles.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Prior experience in fire protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing and maintenance of fire protection systems.
• Maintain records for testing and repairs to comply with regulations.
• Escort vendors for testing and repairs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Coordination

Knowledge of fire system components

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTekÔ, Jetway, and more.

JOB SUMMARY

Oshkosh AeroTech is seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Fire, Life & Safety Officer to oversee the proper testing, maintenance, and compliance of our fire protection systems. This role is critical in ensuring the facility remains compliant with local and state fire codes, while coordinating repairs and inspections efficiently and accurately.

YOUR IMPACT

• Test and repair fire systems when necessary.
• Escort fire protection vendors when testing and/or repairs are necessary.
• Maintain records and paperwork for testing and repair performed. All documents must meet state and local regulations.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine need for changes.
• Ensure that systems are tested and maintained according to local, state and fire code.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• Working knowledge of fire system components and testing procedures.
• Excellent recordkeeping and organizational skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in fire protection, safety compliance, or facilities management strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of Fire, Life & Safety Officer, the team member is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or fell objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The team member regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The team member is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The team member’s work may occur in various environments, including mechanical rooms and exterior building locations. The team member must be available for emergency calls or inspections as needed.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.