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The Culinary Institute of America · 5 hours ago

Safety Technology Coordinator

Hyde Park, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$27/hr - $32/hr

5+ years exp

The Culinary Institute of America is seeking a Safety Technology Coordinator responsible for coordinating the functionality of safety systems at the Hyde Park campus. The role includes installation, maintenance, and compliance of fire alarms and security systems, along with collaboration with the IT department.

CookingEducationNon Profit

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

Any and all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fire alarm systemsNetwork/data infrastructureBlueprint readingLow voltage devicesNFPA 72 codeAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

Company

The Culinary Institute of America

As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan.

Founded in 1995

Hyde Park, New York, USA

501-1000 employees