Fire & Life Safety Training Instuctor

Job Skills / Requirements

Summary of position:

The position serves as the primary trainer for Fire and Life Safety functions for Fire Life Safety Directors (FLSDs) and Building Evacuation Supervisors (BESs) assigned to the field and all client locations.  

Primary Training Responsibilities:

• Schedule weekly all FLSD and BES training personnel for required training
• Conduct FDNY mandated training for existing Fire Life Safety Directors and new hire personnel
• Conduct FDNY mandated training for new hire personnel who will serve in a BES capacity; this training will encompass three (3) hours of Fire Safety and two (2) hours of Non-Fire Emergency instruction
• Conduct FDNY mandated training for all existing Alliance Security personnel who will serve in a BES capacity; this training will encompass one (1) hour of Fire Safety and one (1) hour semi-annually of Non-Fire Emergency refresher instruction
• Document all onsite training of security and fire safety personnel utilizing GuardTek, duty log and Fire Safety Logs
• Input and or submit to the compliance department all documentation of training performed
• Provide daily and weekly fire and life safety training for Fire & Life Safety Directors and Building Evacuation Supervisors
• Provide to the payroll department training timesheets for payment to security personnel who train off shift
• Ensure all training of Fire and Non-Fire Safety personnel includes the following:
  1. Building occupant safety and owner liability mitigation
  2. Assessment and assistance in the maintenance of Security and Life Safety systems
  3. Vendor, contractor, etc. compliance with building fire safety rules and regulations
  4. Care for and maintenance of the Fire Command Station and Fire & Life Safety devices
  5. Inspection of property and timely reporting of required repairs and maintenance
  6. Performance of Post One/Fire Command duties as required
  7. Assessment of elevators and escalators for proper function
  8. Maintenance of in and out-of-service status of elevators and escalators as required
  9. Operation of freight elevators as needed
  10. Contacting contractors to service elevators and escalators
  11. Assisting elevator mechanics with access to areas in the building as needed
  12. Responding to all emergencies and incidents, preparing necessary reports and notifications as needed and forwarding the same in a timely and efficient manner
  13. Generating incident reports and sending emails to proper personnel in a timely and efficient manner, supervising security personnel and instructing as needed
  14. Inspecting, updating, and completing elevators, escalator logs, Fire Safety logs, security logs, etc.
  15. Testing manual pull stations, warden phones, tones and strobes monthly on midnight tours
  16. Testing and inspecting the elevators and fireman's service on midnight and weekend tours
  17. Inspecting and verifying the serviceability of building fire extinguishers on day tours
  18. Supervising contractors performing maintenance on property
  19. Inspecting work areas upon completion of work by building contractors and vendors
  20. Performing escorts to potential renters and showing vacant spaces as requested by management
  21. Ensuring building policies and procedures are enforced
  22. Interacting and liaising with tenants, visitors and the public
  23. Assisting in Emergency Actions and Fire Drills.
  24. Ensuring proper fire-watch and related procedures, codes and laws are followed
  25. Ensuring coordination with appropriate personnel, building employees and contractors to properly maintain real property and infrastructure
  26. Liaising with management, tenants, NYPD, FDNY, EMS, contract security and the public
  27. Ensuring safety of building occupants and minimizing owner liability
  28. Assessing and assisting with the maintenance of security and Life Safety systems
• Hold and maintain valid licenses and certificates, including but not limited to New York State Security Guard License, City of New York Fire Safety Director Certificate of Fitness and City of New York Emergency Action Plan Director Certificate of Fitness.

Additional Information / Benefits Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan Screening Requirements: Education Verification, Employment Verification