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Job Description:The Department of Facilities Planning & Safety at the SUNY Oneonta invites applications for the position of Life Safety Systems Assistant. This position is responsible for servicing, maintenance, inspection, and record keeping of life safety systems such as fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), and other life safety systems. The position reports to the Environmental Health & Safety Officer.The Department of Facilities Planning and Safety is responsible for capital planning, delivery of capital projects, energy management, space management, facilities operations, and property control across 45 major buildings and approximately 2.4 million gross square feet of building floor space. To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-facilities-safety-and-physical-plant.Duties include but are not limited to:Servicing and maintenance of Automatic External defibrillators (AED) systemsManagement of the fire extinguisher program including extinguisher maintenance, coordination of annual inspections and maintenance of record keepingManagement of other life safety system compliance programsParticipation in inspections with regulatory and campus agenciesCode enforcement support and participation on the Facilities emergency response teamSalary: $49,261. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeDemonstrated working knowledge of applicable fire safety codes, regulations & standardsEffective written communication and presentation skillsAbility to work independentlyAbility to exercise good judgement and decision-making skillsComputer literacy in Microsoft Office productsAbility to carry and move items up to 50lbsMust have (and maintain) a valid New York State Driver LicensePreferred Qualifications:Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Emergency Management, Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, or a related fieldNew York State Firefighter certification, New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official or Building Safety Inspector3 or more years related work experience in code compliance, fire systems supervision, full time career firefighter or Fire Protection SpecialistExperience working in a safety related position at an institute of higher educationExperience working with and serving diverse populationsAdditional Information:SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.Application Instructions:To apply online go to: https://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184835. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment.

Minimum Salary: 49261 Maximum Salary: 49261 Salary Unit: Yearly