Safety Technology Coordinator

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $27 to $32 per hour. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring rate would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Safety Technology Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the functionality of all fire alarms, security, access control, carbon monoxide detection, and fire suppression systems located at the Hyde Park campus. The Safety Technology Coordinator will also assist with the plan for future expansion, ensuring that all new and existing fire alarm and security systems are fully tested and in compliance with all required codes.

Additionally, the Safety Technology Coordinator will work in conjunction with the IT department, aiding in the physical installation of new security cameras (cabling and mounting devices), and providing support for the UHF radio system and associated portable devices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of all fire alarm, access control, and security systems.
• Aids in the installation and maintenance of security cameras, including the mounting of devices, cabling, setting campus standards, and maintaining parts and material inventories.
• Manage and maintain campus cable plants, including Ethernet, Fiber Optic, and other low voltage wiring. Assist in installation of security cameras, wireless access points, and other similar devices.
• Utilize tablet-based interface to generate, assign and close out work orders through the Institutes work order system.
• Follows blueprints, specifications, manufacturers literature and as directed.
• Interacts in a positive, professional and helpful manner with all campus stakeholders, including students, chefs, faculty, staff, outside vendors and campus guests.
• Communicates safety information and other information proactively to the right people and works to make sure that key people know about safety issues and important concerns in a timely and clear manner.
• Coordinates and conducts work in a way to minimize disruption to classes and other campus activities.
• Understands and follows all codes and safety practices required by the CIA or governing agencies.
• Proactively maintains equipment supplies and performs periodic campus-wide quality inspections and develops work orders as needed.
• Coordinates in-house labor with contracted services as required.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of contractors, ensuring the job is completed to specifications.
• Coordinates and schedules testing as required by New York State and other authorities.
• Remains current with fire codes and recommends courses of action for remedial and long-term planning.
• Assists in the planning process for new construction and renovation projects, reviewing proposed systems and overseeing the installation.
• Aids in the development and management of supply and contracted services budgets pertaining to Life Safety Technologies, including the UHF radio system and associated portable devices.
• Provides training and support to other departments, assisting with service and utilization of access control and security systems.
• Maintains documentation for all systems supported.
• Maintains documentation for all systems supported.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience with network/data infrastructure.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the installation, service, and design of fire alarm systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Ansul and FM-200 fire suppression systems.
• Completion of trade school or higher education in low voltage/controls, such as fire alarms, security, or a related field.
• Work experience in higher education and/or commercial kitchens.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams and technical operating manuals.
• Must be experienced with hand/power tools, meters, installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of low voltage devices.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 code.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must be able to work from high places; on ladders, near the edge of roofs and other locations that present risks in a safe manner, following all constraints both formal and informal including OSHA and CIA and other applicable rules, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience or understanding of supporting trades such as HVAC, electric or building controls.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available based upon business needs with prior notification to work on evenings and weekends or in the event of an emergency.
• Under special circumstances, may be required to temporarily work on different shifts or off-hours and report to various supervisors based upon the needs of the Institute.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle and feel materials, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and taste or smell.
• Work is physically demanding and often requires heavy lifting of material weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds and climbing to heights above twenty (20) feet.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, either hot or cold; temperatures can have a wide range including from -10 F to +120 F. Required to work outdoors, sometimes in extreme winter temperatures, in electrical rooms, crawl spaces and confined areas.