Technical Assistant, Fire and Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Description :

Function of Position :

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Environmental Health and Safety, the Fire and EHS Technical Assistant provides fire and environmental health and safety services to achieve Monroe Community College College's goal of a safe and healthy workplace and academic environment.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities :

The Fire / EHS Technical Assistant is responsible for managing the fire safety program and assisting with other environmental safety programs.

He / she must work collaboratively with students, staff, and faculty. The Fire / EHS Technical Assistant must be able to prioritize multiple projects and work effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Manages MCC's Fire Safety Program, including but not limited to the following duties : Acts as a consultant to all college community members regarding compliance with fire safety regulations and best practices.

Issues hot work permits.Develops and conducts employee and student fire safety training sessions. Conducts fire drills and compiles associated reports and corrective actions.

Conducts periodic inspections of all buildings, identifying fire and building code violations, and working with management to eliminate the violations.

Responsible for inspection, testing, maintaining, repairing and installing fire safety equipment and systems according to NYS Fire Regulations.

This includes, but not limited to : Fire Alarm SystemsSprinkler systemsFM 200 Fire Suppression SystemsKitchen Hood SystemsFire extinguishersEmergency and Exit lightingFire Drop Doors Ensures all violations are corrected within the required timeframe following the annual NYS Fire Inspection.

Meets with contractors prior to new construction or renovations and inspects projects on a routine basis until completion.

Responds to fire alarms and in the event of a fire, acts as the liaison to the local fire department and law enforcement, investigating the cause of fire, and submitting a fire report to NYS.

• Inspects MCC's petroleum bulk storage tanks and silver recovery units and maintains associated paper working documenting inspection, found deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Provides inspection, audit, guidance, and maintains associated documentation regarding LockOut-TagOut, Confined Space, and Fall Protection.
• Provides emergency response assistance as needed.
• Assistant Safety Officer.
• Assistant Fire Marshal.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

MCC Expectations :

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

• Associates Degree or higher in Fire Science or a Bachelor's Degree in a safety related program
• Three (3) years of paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in fire safety
• Certified or capable of being certified as a Code Enforcement Official in New York State
• Good organizational and record keeping skills
• Skilled in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Accurate writing and effective communication skills
• Clean valid New York State Class D Driver's License
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in managing a fire safety program in a college campus setting
• Familiar with the components of an Environmental Health and Safety Program
• NYS Code Enforcement Certification
• Completion of the OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training Course
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information :

Salary : Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $43,260 to $70,443 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime / staggered shifts, remote work / telecommuting and compressed work schedule.

The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs.

Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Application Instructions :

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position.

See the page for guidance using our online system. Please if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position :

1. Resume / CV

2. Cover Letter

Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S

Please note : As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references.

References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.