Massachusetts Jobs

Position Description/Minimum Qualifications * The National Fire Protection Association\'s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. Established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. To better meet the needs of those who rely on our information and knowledge to keep people and property safe, we are amidst a transformation to expand our influence and further our safety mission. We are becoming increasingly digital and global to grow, thrive and save more lives from fire, electrical and other hazards. To accomplish this, we need effective leaders at all levels of the Association who understand what we are striving for, why it is important, how to execute on our vision and who passionately want to see NFPA through this important stage. It is an exciting and empowering time to work at NFPA. NFPA is looking to hire a Senior Building Operations Assistant to join the team! This role contributes to NFPA\'s Mission, Vision, and Strategic initiatives by by conducting and facilitating daily activities for the operation and maintenance of building and grounds. The Senior Building Operations Assistant independently oversees the operation and maintenance of multiple buildings within the office park and NFPA\'s Avon location. PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES - Building Maintenance and Operation - Maintain and oversee the daily operations of all building systems for buildings within the office park; including, but not limited to, mechanical HVAC, electrical, plumbing, architectural, building envelope, structural, roofing, life safety and Siemens Building Management System - Maintain compliance with all codes, standards and statutes used in regard to operation of all building systems at NFPA owned properties in Quincy and Avon - Responsible for the implementation, completion and follow up of work requests and preventative maintenance for buildings within the office park - Oversee the work of all building contractors in buildings within the office park by coordinating and monitoring all work, visits, tasks and repairs - On call for building emergencies during and outside of regular work hours Requirements ? High school graduate or equivalent; 5 - 10 years related work experience, technical school preferred ? Valid Class A driver\'s license ? Flexibility is required with regard to working hours ? Proficiency in Microsoft Office ? Must have own transportation WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Work Environment: Must be able to lift a minimum of 70lbs, must be capable of safely using hand and power tools, travel required up to 10% of the time, must work in areas with risk of electrical shock part of the time, wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places(roof), outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), confined spaces, moving objects/equipment 2. Physical Demands: Stand, Sit, Walk, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Carry, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Bend, twist or squat, Use of feet/legs to control equipment, Simultaneous use of hands, wrists and fingers, Drive or operate machinery. Comfortable with heights (Ex. Being on a ladder)