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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Fire Safety Officer in New York, New York
About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters. Millions of people also take part in The Met experience online.
Since its founding in 1870, The Met has always aspired to be more than a treasury of rare and beautiful objects. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment with a staff as diverse as the audiences we engage. Our staff members are art lovers who are passionate about working toward a common goal: creating the most dynamic and inspiring art museum in the world.
At The Met, every staff member – from security officers to researchers to scientists and beyond – lives by our core values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration, excellence, and integrity.
Respect: Engage one another with collegiality, empathy, and kindness, always.
Inclusivity: Ensure that all are and feel welcome and valued.
Collaboration: Reach across boundaries to exchange ideas and work together toward our shared mission.
Excellence: Lead the cultural world in quality and expertise—and inspire curiosity and creativity.
Integrity: Hold ourselves to the highest moral standards, admit when we fall short, and then evolve.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Fire protection and the protection of Museum visitors, personnel, and art collections from the hazards of fire. Make inspections of auxilary protection equipment to insure proper maintenance. Make daily systematic fire safety inspections of building. Instructs Museum personnel in operation of fire extinguishers and methods of transmitting alarms. Supervises all welding and burning operations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Conducts fire drills and fire instruction as directed by Security Management.
Secures compliance with the NYC fire codes procedures and regulations pertaining to the storage and use of flammable or hazardous materials.
Acts as fire guard during welding and cutting operations and checks for hidden sparks after operations are finished.
Responds to all emergency calls in the Museum. Provide appropriate first aid treatment, in a medical emergency, before arrival of emergency medical technicians. This may include performing CPR or administrating the use of AED
Advises Security Management on all matters related to fire safety
Liaison with NYC Fire Department and escort NYC Fire Inspectors
Identify potential safety or fire hazards; take action or make recommendations to eliminate hazards.
Assist the Fire Safety Manager develop plans for easy evacuation of people in the Museum in case of a fire outbreak, structural collapse, or any other emergency requiring an evacuation.
Oversee and facilitate fire drills, building inspections, and fire safety instruction as directed by Security and Buildings Management.
Ensure compliance with the NYC fire codes, procedures and regulations pertaining to the storage and use of flammable and/or hazardous materials is enforced.
Supervise and ensure permits are valid to conduct “hot work” using oxygen and a flammable gas, such as acetylene or propane.
Serve as lead contact with NYC Fire Department staff and NYC Fire Inspectors
Maintain all fire safety equipment in the building, such as fire extinguishers and other fire-suppression equipment; and assist the Buildings and Security Departments with the life-cycle replacement requirements for non-functioning, old equipment.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Skills:
Must have full time fire fighting experience in a major municipal fire department
EMT-b or Paramedic experience preferred
Have experience in fire extinguishment.
Knowledge and Education:
College degree preferred.
Possess knowledge of the chemistry of fire and knowledge of the NYC fire codes, rules and regulations pertaining to combustibles and flammables.
Individual must qualify for Certificate of Fitness as a fire guard for public assembly and torch operations from the NYC Fire Department
Compensation Range:
New Hire Pay Rate: $23/hour
The advertised starting salary rate reflects the good faith minimum and maximum hourly rate for this role. Starting salary rates are set in accordance with established union rates provided by the economic agreement as established and negotiated by DC 37 and the City of New York, Office of Labor Relations. * Incumbent rates may vary depending on an individual employee’s seniority status, and/or based on terms as provided by the DC 37 Local 1503 and Museum collective bargaining agreement.
Location Requirements
At time of employment, employees are expected to be located within commuting distance of the Museum. “Commuting distance” means that they are located in one of following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania (the “Tri-state and PA” areas), and be able to commute to and from the Museum in a single day.
Benefits Offerings
The Museum provides competitive compensation, and generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees. Note: Benefits Offering may differ based on Employee Status.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
403(b) basic retirement plan and optional matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and 13 Museum holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (pre-tax income for eligible health care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free financial-planning services
Financial assistance for relevant coursework, seminars, and training programs
25% discount for staff in Museum shops
A subsidized staff cafeteria
Access to the Museums Council pass, which grants free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this role.
The Met is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, The Met will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed in this process, please contact benefits@metmuseum.org .
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.