Life Safety Systems Assistant

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Life Safety Systems Assistant

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Department:

Facilities Planning & Safety

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Aug 2, 2022

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

151220

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Job Description:

The Department of Facilities Planning & Safety at the State University of New York College at Oneonta invites applications for the position of Life Safety Systems Assistant. This position is responsible for servicing, maintenance, inspection, and record keeping of life safety systems such as fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and other life safety systems. The position reports to the Environmental Health & Safety Officer.

The Department of Facilities Planning and Safety is responsible for capital planning, delivery of capital projects, energy management, space management, facilities operations, and property control across 45 major buildings and approximately 2.4 million gross square feet of building floor space. To learn more about the College and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/

and https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-facilities-safety-and-physical-plant

Duties include but are not limited to: Servicing and maintenance of Automatic External defibrillators (AED) systems; management of the fire extinguisher program including extinguisher maintenance, coordination of annual inspections and maintenance of record keeping; management of other life safety system compliance programs, participating in inspections with regulatory agencies as well as campus inspections; code enforcement support and participation on the Facilities emergency response team.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; demonstrated working knowledge of applicable fire safety codes, regulations & standards; effective written communication and presentation skills; ability to work independently; capable of exercising good judgement and decision-making skills; computer literacy in Microsoft Office products, ability to carry and move items up to 50lbs and must have (and maintain) a valid New York State Driver License.

Preferred:

Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Emergency Management, Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, or a related field; New York State Firefighter certification, New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector; 3 years or more related work experience in code compliance, fire systems supervision, full time career firefighter or Fire Protection Specialist; experience working in a safety related position at an institute of higher education and experience working with and servicing diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 60-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The College is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the top 20 picturesque small towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The College's indeed.com rating is 4.5 with one recent review noting that it is the people that make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to

: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=151220

. Pease upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity

. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company info

Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu