Fire Protection Tester

With general supervision from Testing and Inspecting (T&I) Manager or designee, the FM T&I Worker provides testing and inspecting services for fire protection systems. Campus systems include fire alarm, sprinkler and extinguishment equipment. The employee accomplishes this task through the coordination of services with their manager. Responsible for effectively maintaining key management. Perform whole building fire extinguisher swap outs including assisting with maintaining inventory to track those swap outs.

Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) to meet business needs.

The occupants of this position will be represented by Teamsters Local 317.

Ours is a values-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. FCS employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

This is a benefits eligible, union position within the Teamsters Local 317. The starting pay rate is $22.47/hour.

We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.

We require these qualifications:

• A.A.S. in Fire Science or High School Diploma with 3-years’ experience equivalent experience.
• General knowledge of the NFPA and New York State Building Codes.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps and other emergency equipment that make up fire protection systems.
• Must have effective communication skills, both oral and written, to communicate effectively with university faculty, staff, students and outside agencies and organizations.
• Must be able to use equipment and instrumentation that requires close concentration and visual attention.
• Must possess manual dexterity to be able to function on ladders, while wearing various protective equipment.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Employee must pass rigid background check prior to final appointment. Ongoing background or security checks may be required to comply with various regulatory or Security agencies.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:

• A.A.S. in Fire Protection and/or knowledge of fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire pumps and other emergency equipment that make up fire protection systems preferred.

No relocation and visa sponsorship available.

Rewards & Benefits:

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.

Application Procedure:

Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs under staff positions section.

When applying through our system, please remember to attach resume and cover letter in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the Experience section of your application, use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to apply online please click here.