Volunteer Offshore Fire Watch Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Fire Watchman

Job Description

The Fire Watchman monitors welding activities on the exterior structural framework of a building in Manhattan and helps ensure a safe work environment by identifying and responding to potential fire hazards during construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor welding operations on the exterior structural framework of the building to ensure safety at all times.
• Maintain a continuous fire watch in areas where hot work is being performed, including welding and related construction activities.
• Identify potential fire hazards around welding and construction zones and take appropriate steps to mitigate risks.
• Ensure that fire safety procedures and site-specific safety protocols are followed during all welding activities.
• Keep fire safety equipment readily accessible and report any damaged or missing equipment to site supervision.
• Communicate promptly with site personnel if unsafe conditions or fire risks are observed.
• Follow all regulatory and site safety requirements related to fire watch duties, including proper documentation when required.
• Coordinate with construction and welding teams to stay informed about planned hot work and areas requiring fire watch coverage.

Essential Skills

• Valid F60 certification for fire watch duties.
• OSHA 30 certification demonstrating knowledge of construction safety standards.
• Site Safety Training (SST) certification as required for construction sites.
• Experience working in construction environments, particularly around welding and structural work.
• Understanding of fire watch procedures and hot work safety requirements.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods while monitoring welding activities.
• Strong awareness of safety practices in outdoor construction settings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with structural welding processes and associated fire risks.
• Comfort working on exterior building frameworks and around active construction crews.
• Ability to communicate clearly with welders, supervisors, and other site personnel regarding safety concerns.
• Reliability and punctuality in reporting to assigned shifts and designated work areas.
• G60 Certification.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-term construction project in Manhattan that offers stability and continuity, with the opportunity to transition to additional jobsites after the project concludes. You will work in a safety-focused environment where your role directly contributes to protecting people, property, and ongoing construction operations.

Work Environment

This role is based outdoors on the exterior of a building in Manhattan, working around active construction and welding operations. The position involves exposure to varying weather conditions and requires adherence to site safety rules and appropriate construction attire and protective equipment as directed by site policies.

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.