CERN seeks a mid-level professional firefighter for onsite work in Geneva. The role involves 12-hour shifts, emergency response, and equipment maintenance.
This position requires readiness for 12-hour shifts and 24/7 emergency response. The firefighter will conduct inspections, manage dispatch activities, and perform specialized rescue tasks to maintain safety across the facility.
Responsibilities
- Execute firefighting, medical assistance, and rescue missions.
- Oversee emergency dispatch and coordinate response activities.
- Carry out safety inspections to ensure compliance with fire codes.
- Support operations in confined spaces, hazardous material handling, and high-risk transport.
- Take part in regular drills and ongoing professional training programs.
- Lead or assist in fire safety campaigns, training sessions, and joint safety projects.
- Maintain firefighting and medical equipment, including extinguishers and hydrants.
- Contribute to internal Fire and Rescue Service projects.
- Handle administrative tasks and support team operations.
- Participate in individual and group fitness activities.
Requirements
- Possess official diplomas or certifications proving firefighter education and training.
- Credentials must be issued by a public authority or a private entity acting under public delegation.
- Have current experience working as a professional firefighter in a public or corporate fire service.
- Hold a valid C category driving licence.
- Live close to CERN's installations.
- Secure medical clearance prior to contract confirmation.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in control rooms or ambulance services.
- Ability to communicate in French or English for daily and emergency situations.
What the company offers
- A competitive tax-free salary that grows with relevant experience.
- 30 days of paid leave annually, plus two weeks of annual closure.
- Comprehensive health insurance for the employee, spouse, and children, plus CERN Pension Fund membership.
- Monthly family, child, and infant allowances based on individual circumstances.
- A relocation package covering installation grants, removal, and travel expenses.
- Opportunity to extend the contract up to eight years and become eligible for indefinite tenure.
- Access to language courses to quickly learn French and English.
About the company
CERN has prioritized diversity since its inception, considering it a core value essential to its mission and success. The organization fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive, relying on a diverse workforce to drive its achievements.
- Diversity is a foundational value and integral to CERN's mission.
- A diverse workforce is central to the organization's success.
- CERN promotes an environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged.
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