Safety Technology Coordinator - Full-time

pThe 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. /p pThe CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes strongmedical coverage available at no cost/strong 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!/p pAs 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./p p /p pstrongPOSITION SUMMARY/strong/p pThe 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./p pAdditionally, 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./p p /p pstrongESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/p ul liResponsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and diagnosis of all fire alarm, access control, and security systems./li liAids in the installation and maintenance of security cameras, including the mounting of devices, cabling, setting campus standards, and maintaining parts and material inventories./li liManage 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./li liUtilize tablet-based interface to generate, assign and close out work orders through the Institutes work order system./li liFollows blueprints, specifications, manufacturers literature and as directed./li liInteracts in a positive, professional and helpful manner with all campus stakeholders, including students, chefs, faculty, staff, outside vendors and campus guests./li liCommunicates 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./li liCoordinates and conducts work in a way to minimize disruption to classes and other campus activities./li liUnderstands and follows all codes and safety practices required by the CIA or governing agencies./li liProactively maintains equipment supplies and performs periodic campus-wide quality inspections and develops work orders as needed./li liCoordinates in-house labor with contracted services as required./li liCoordinates and oversees the work of contractors, ensuring the job is completed to specifications./li liCoordinates and schedules testing as required by New York State and other authorities./li liRemains current with fire codes and recommends courses of action for remedial and long-term planning./li liAssists in the planning process for new construction and renovation projects, reviewing proposed systems and overseeing the installation./li liAids 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./li liProvides training and support to other departments, assisting with service and utilization of access control and security systems./li liMaintains documentation for all systems supported./li liMaintains documentation for all systems supported./li liAny and all other duties as assigned.strong /strong/li /ul p /p pstrongREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/strongstrong /strong/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Education/span:/p ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent./li /ul pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Experience/span:/p ul liMinimum three (3) years of experience with network/data infrastructure./li liMinimum five (5) years of experience in the installation, service, and design of fire alarm systems./li /ul p /p pstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/strongstrong /strong/p ul liExperience working with Ansul and FM-200 fire suppression systems./li liCompletion of trade school or higher education in low voltage/controls, such as fire alarms, security, or a related field./li liWork experience in higher education and/or commercial kitchens./li /ul p /p pstrongREQUIRED SKILLS/strong/p ul liMust be able to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams and technical operating manuals./li liMust be experienced with hand/power tools, meters, installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of low voltage devices./li liKnowledge of NFPA 72 code./li liStrong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills./li liStrong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously./li liMust 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./li liAbility to multi-task and handle multiple priorities simultaneously./li /ul p /p pstrongPREFERRED SKILLS/strong/p ul liExperience or understanding of supporting trades such as HVAC, electric or building controls./li /ul p /p pstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strongstrong /strong/p ul liMust be available based upon business needs with prior notification to work on evenings and weekends or in the event of an emergency./li liUnder 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./li liAbility to sit, stand, walk, use hands to grasp, handle and feel materials, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch and taste or smell./li liWork 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./li liAbility 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./li /ul