Eko Maintenance is a subsidiary of Eko Hotels and a member of the Chagoury group. We offer our services to the construction and real estate industries from a network established in several countries across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fire Fighter

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, lay and connect hose, hold nozzles and direct water stream, raise and climb ladders, use extinguishers and other equipment.
• Provide rescue in various forms from dangerous situations, operational response to dangerous goods calls.
• Provide emergency medical care to patients including ambulance transportation.
• Ventilate buildings to release heat, smoke and gases, place salvage covers, and action to prevent water damage.
• As assigned, drive and operate firefighting apparatus.
• Perform varied maintenance tasks on apparatus, equipment and facilities.
• Fire prevention work, conducts course for other staff and contracted parties, and under direction of an officer performs inspections and clerical duties as required.
• Mentoring others in emergency medical care, and firefighting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor’s Degree with 2 – 5 years work experience.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the operation of all apparatus, equipment and methods used in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires and in rescue work.
• Extensive knowledge of emergency medical care, safety practices, ambulance operations, and necessary actions for responses to leaks and spills of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the fire service, and applicable provincial legislation.
• Knowledge of maintenance of service equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of building construction, wiring, hydraulics and the geography of the municipality/City.
• Knowledge of emergency medical services at registered level of care.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Agility and strength to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the operation of all firefighting, rescue, and medical equipment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.