Fire Systems Supervisor

Description:

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

Shift: Office Day

Insurance Benefits: Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, Medical (no premiums/payroll deductions for employee coverage)

Other Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), ORCA card subsidy, Paid Time Off (34 days per year), Retirement Plan

About DESC:

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) is a nonprofit organization working to help people with the complex needs of homelessness, substance use disorders, and serious mental illness achieve their highest potential for health and well-being through comprehensive services, treatment, and housing. Our vision is a community where no person is abandoned, ignored, or experiencing homelessness.

As the region's leading provider of services to multiply disabled adults who have experienced chronic homelessness, DESC serves almost 2,000 people each day. Our integrated service model is designed to help people secure and maintain appropriate, safe and affordable housing. DESC is recognized nationally and regionally as an innovator in developing solutions to homelessness.

JOB DEFINITION:

The Facilities Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor assists the Director of Facilities and Asset Management with the administrative and maintenance functions within the Facilities Department in order to assure high quality service to DESC properties. In addition, the Facilities Fire Alarm Systems Supervisor performs cleaning, maintenance and repair tasks related to the functionality of Fire Systems to all DESC properties and provides oversight of other maintenance and janitorial staff, as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise maintenance staff for the Downtown and Neighborhood Teams, including providing direction, training and support for work scopes relating to fire protection systems and code compliance.
• Coordinate with Facility Manager on the schedules for maintenance staff at DESC in order to complete work orders and preventative maintenance.
• Apply skilled mechanical aptitude in inspection, installation, maintenance, service, and repair of fire alarm equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Provide skilled technical assistance and training to other maintenance staff, especially regarding fire prevention and suppression equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with maintenance, janitorial and other relevant DESC staff for the acquisition of necessary supplies.
• Prioritize relevant work orders and facilitate prompt response, utilizing the electronic work order system, consulting with the Director of Facilities and Asset Management as needed.
• Review pending work orders, re-prioritize them, if needed, and provide updates to project managers and other relevant DESC staff regarding uncompleted work. Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Generate reports showing completed and pending work orders via the electronic work order system.
• Perform high quality fire system service, repair and maintenance tasks in all areas of assigned facilities, including, but not limited to, shelter dorms, individual apartments, hallways, common areas, offices, storage and trash rooms, equipment rooms, stairways, elevators, kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges, bathrooms, and roofs.
• Respond to emergencies, initiating emergency maintenance actions, cleaning up debris, water, etc., and contacting supervisors. On occasion, respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Safeguard building and unit keys, never giving anyone access to occupied tenant units without authorization.
• Work at ground level or from ladders and scaffolding. Carry and lift heavy materials up to 75 lbs., ladders, tools and other equipment to and around work sites.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for damage and unsafe conditions, enter work orders and provide upkeep and repair as needed.
• Assist other staff with large projects as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• WA Type FA-1 Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of hire.
• Seattle NICET 1 or NICET 2 Fire Alarm Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 180 days of hire.
• Experience in the Fire Alarm Industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire prevention and suppression systems.
• Ability to organize workloads of multiple staff at multiple projects.
• Ability to train and mentor teammates and demonstrate skill.
• Must have valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people from various backgrounds.
• Proficiency with using computers and/or electronic work order systems.
• Ability to handle a wide range of unpleasant and/or bizarre behavior from clients.
• Commitment to the philosophy of cooperation and continuity across programs and consideration and respect for clients.
• Able to lift and carry materials up to 75 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisory experience in a technical setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, communicate with other employees, operate computer hardware systems, work at ground level as well as on scaffolding, ladders and heights of 50 feet or more including roofs and patios, frequently lift and carry items weighing 75 pounds including heavy materials, ladders, tools and other equipment to and around work sites. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Also required is the ability to tolerate strong odors and ability to wear appropriate protective equipment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

DESC is committed to diversity in the workplace, and promotes equal employment opportunities for all staff members and applicants. The Agency will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, caste, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability in any employment practice, unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification. Minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.