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Join Carter Burden Network as a Fire Watch Assistant!
Are you detail-oriented, vigilant, and passionate about protecting others? The Carter Burden Network (CBN) is looking for a responsible and dedicated Fire Watch Assistant to help safeguard the Leonard Covello Older Adult Center in East Harlem!
About Us:
CBN champions the well-being, safety, and dignity of older adults through a rich array of services, advocacy, and community programs. Join a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of New Yorkers 60 and older.
The Opportunity:
As a Fire Watch Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in a two-person team ensuring fire safety compliance at a NYC Aging-owned building. Your primary responsibility: maintain vigilant fire watch coverage until the building’s alarm system is restored. You’ll embody CBN’s core values—accountability, kindness, teamwork, and integrity—while helping ensure a safe environment for our community.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct regular patrols and inspections of all floors and stairwells
- Monitor for fire hazards and respond swiftly to emergencies
- Maintain detailed, FDNY-compliant fire watch logs
- Collaborate closely with your partner and communicate with clarity and professionalism
- Support evacuations and emergency procedures as needed
Who You Are:
- FDNY F-01 Certificate of Fitness holder(or able to obtain within30 days of hire)
- 1-3 years’ experience in fire watch, security, or building maintenance
- Clear communicator, attentive, reliable, and a true team player
- Available to work assigned shifts. You must remain fully accessible via phone and email during scheduled hours and be available on-site or in the field as required
Role Details:
- Part-time, hourly roles with flexibility to cover when team members are out. Two shifts are available:
- 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
- Leonard Covello Older Adult Center, 312 East 109th St, New York, NY.
Physical Requirements:
- Walk and patrol for extended periods
- Climb stairs in a five-story building
- Use visual and auditory senses to identify hazards
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $18–$24 per hour, in full compliance with the NYC Pay Transparency Act. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and internal equity.
- This role is not eligible for group-sponsored health benefits.
- Earn up to 8.5 vacation days, 2 personal days, 5.5 sick days, and paid holidays (when they fall on a regularly scheduled workday).
- Participation in a403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution. After one year, you’ll also be eligible for a matched contribution. (eligibility rules apply)
- Enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages professional development, training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
Ready to make a real impact and help keep our community safe? Apply today and join a team that values your commitment, vigilance, and compassion!
Level of Language Proficiency
Bilingual Spanish preferred
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How to Apply
To Apply
Submit a single PDF addressed to Mara Carrasco, Program Director, that includes your resume. All applicants will be considered for both shifts; preference for the weekday or weekend shift can be noted in your application.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by a member of our search committee. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references (including one former supervisor) and complete a pre‑hire background screening.
