Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of related experience in repair and/or maintenance of protective equipment or pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, SCBA , and safety-related parts and equipment.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications: - Valid Texas Driver License
- Must be able to obtain the vendor certification within eight (8) months of acceptance of position.
Notes to Applicants
Job duties will include, but not be limited to, conducting firefighting PPE inspections and cleanings, pick up and delivery of firefighting PPE , recording the inspections/cleanings in the Maximo database, and performing inventory management of the PPE .
This position will require participation in our on call rotation for emergency PPE exchange, which means being available on nights and weekends.
Driving Requirement:This position requires a Valid Texas Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$23.76 - $27.56
Hours
Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 05/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fire Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 517 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to complete assignments/tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision
- Detail oriented
- Good customer service skills
- Basic knowledge of firefighting PPE inspections/cleanings and associated NFPA requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
- Experience with Maximo database software
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Schedules and maintains documentation of required testing of protective equipment. Documents and photographs any potential PPE related injury as the initial steps in the workers’ compensation or other regulatory investigations. Performs preventative maintenance on, and repairs and tests protective equipment using specialized equipment to ensure safe and operational equipment. Adheres to manufacturer’s requirements for testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on all protective equipment. Obtains and maintains certification for all protective equipment used through manufacturer-approved vendors. Conducts training for personnel in proper field maintenance procedures, and the proper use of protective equipment according to safety and manufacturer’s guidelines. Conducts routine inspections. Performs, as necessary, modification or refurbishment of equipment. Performs decontamination and inspection of PPE after hours as needed to remove carcinogens or pathogens. Maintains technical data on equipment to be serviced. Monitors contracted maintenance services. Maintains inventory and monitors replacement orders for required parts and supplies. Drives regularly between locations to facilitate timely PPE exchanges.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of protective equipment performance standards and repair techniques.
- Knowledge of operational function of equipment to be assembled, repaired or maintained.
- Knowledge of basic inventory and record keeping.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in performing equipment and component repair.
- Knowledge of Federal guidelines concerning protective equipment requirements, and if applicable, Texas Fire Commission codes, and National Fire Protection Association codes.
- Knowledge of Federal guidelines ( OSHA , DOT , Manufacturer Specifications) concerning protective equipment requirements.
- Knowledge of city streets and fire stations or other work locations.
- Skill in specialized work requiring mechanical aptitude.
- Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, contractors, and the general public.
- Skill in tracking and executing periodic maintenance schedules.
- Skill in reading and following written specifications or procedures for assembly or repair.
- Skill in recording repairs and maintenance performed.
- Skill in using an industrial sewing machine to repair damaged PPE and return it to applicable standards.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to diagnose and repair life support equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools and standard and specialized measuring or testing equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to train employees in complex repair and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to participate in on-call duties after normal work hours.
- Ability to use an ultrasonic cleaner including the ability to measure pH levels and adjust or replace the cleaning fluid per manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Ability to operate the extractors and use the associated cleaners as necessary.
- Ability to operate the pneumatic boot and helmet dryer.
- Ability to operate the Hydro II portable moisture barrier tester to ensure the integrity of the PPE .
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum requirements for this position include: graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of related experience in repair and/or maintenance of protective equipment or pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, SCBA, and safety-related parts and equipment. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements?
* This position requires a valid Texas Driver's License. Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Driver's License by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
* For this role, you must be able to obtain the AFD vendor certification within eight (8) months of acceptance of position. Are you able to do that?
* This position will require you to accept "on call assignment" on a rotating basis, for the duration of one week every fourth week, to provide 24 hours support for both emergency and non-emergency services. While "on call" you will be required to respond to "call back" assignments. Are you willing and able to fulfill this "on call" assignment?
* Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook?
- No experience
- Basic: create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, & emails
- Intermediate: create/edit a variety of documents & spreadsheets; reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size/width, & filter/sort data fields
- Advanced: create/edit complex documents & spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter
