Fire Equipment Technician - Part-time
Maintains equipment as needed, constructs and maintains fire training props under the supervision of the Director of Fire Programs by performing the following duties.
KNOWLEDGE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs inventory and inspection of all equipment used for fire and rescue training both periodically and after each use. Establishes and maintains records on the use, care, and maintenance of firefighting equipment in accordance with national standards and generally accepted industry practices. Establishes and maintains records on the use, care, and maintenance of technical rescue equipment including but not limited to: rope, struts, chains, hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment, hoses, gauges, and pressurized air cylinders equipment in accordance with national standards and generally accepted industry practices. Performs routine maintenance and inspections on the fire truck to ensure safe and proper working condition, and compliance with national standards and applicable motor vehicle laws. Maintains and inspects Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, cylinders, and refilling station in accordance with NFPA standards and OSHA regulations. Maintains and repairs equipment as needed; makes recommendations regarding equipment servicing, and new equipment needs to the Director of Fire Programs. Ascertains the technical requirements for all fire and rescue training classes from the Director of Fire and Rescue Training and makes sure these needs are met. Assists with construction, design, and maintenance of training props as needed at the direction of the Director of Fire Programs. Interpretation and application of NFPA standards and OSHA regulations Maintains a safe working and learning environment, reports all deficiencies to the Director of Fire Programs. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience Minimum: Three to five years of progressively responsible volunteer or career fire service experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Minimum: North Carolina Firefighter, Technical Rescuer, Emergency Vehicle Driver, Fire Instructor I certifications. North Carolina Driver / Operator Pumps, and Qualified Fire Instructor II preferred