Crib Support Staff Bridgewater

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Fire Services, is seeking an Administrative Services staff member to support firefighter training programs at the Bridgewater campus and off-site sites across the Commonwealth.

Hired candidates perform heavy manual tasks, operate training equipment, and assist instructors. The role requires a valid MA driver’s license and the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, with occasional travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years’ firefighter/maintenance/technical trade experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for firefighter training programs at DFS Bridgewater campus and off-site locations.
• Operate fire equipment and props, assist instructors, build and ignite fires as needed.
• Assist in loading/unloading equipment and setting up training props and vehicles.
• Move equipment to locations using powered/hand tools
• Clean/repair equipment and put training props into service for use by programs.
• Assist in snow removal and storm mitigation activities to ensure operations.
• May drive a fire truck or other vehicle over 26,000 GVW at multiple campuses.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid MA Driver’s License

CDL (Preferred)

Hoisting License 2A/2B

Fork Truck Operator’s License

Job description

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Bridgewater - 850 Conant St

Job

Administrative Services

Agency

Department of Fire Services

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Multiple

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026, 1:33:31 PM

Number of Openings

5

Salary

33.26 - 33.26 Hourly

Specific Duties Include

• Provide support and assistance for firefighter training programs being offered at the DFS Bridgewater campus, as well asoff-site at various communities across the Commonwealth.
• Operate fire equipment, set up and operate props for training, assist instructors in demonstration and practical evolutions, build and ignite fires, as requested.
• Participate in heavy manual labor including but not limited to the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers for delivery of training equipment, as well asmoving and setting up various training props.
• May work in any of the specialty training programs as needed and is knowledgeable about the support needs of each of the programs.
• Provide support by cleaning, repairing, or otherwise putting equipment into service for use by various programs.
• Perform related dutiessuch asmoving equipment to other locations, using powered and hand equipment, maintaining the cleanliness of the training vehicles, maintaining the general appearance of the support branch area and fire station, and other related duties.
• Assist in snow removal and other storm related mitigation activities to ensure the operational needs of the Fire Academy.
• May be assigned to drive a fire truck or other vehicle weighing over 26,000 gvw, at the DFS Stow campus, DFS Bridgewater campus, DFS Springfield campus and off-site at training programs.
• Support staff work outdoors in all types of weather, lift and carry heavy objects, and may work on ladders or scaffolds.
• May be assigned to assist in the repair, rebuilding or fabricating of training props and equipment used during both on and off-site training scenarios.
• Required to attend Support improvement training, as assigned.

Allpersons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and who perform duties requiring a CDL for the Department of Fire Services,whether temporarily or permanently,at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior toemployment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education degree (GED)
• Two years’ experience as a firefighter, a MA Hazardous Materials Technician or in a facilities maintenance, mechanical or technical trade.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated manual dexterity, physical stamina and endurance.
• Ability to properly lift, carry, and otherwise move extremely heavy fire and rescue training props, equipment and supplies.
• Skilled in using small hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment
• Knowledge and experience with fire services equipment.
• Able and willing to travel to assigned work location, which could be any community in the Commonwealth.
• Able to work all shifts: days, nights and/or weekends, as assigned. Must be available one weekend day per month.
• Knowledge and experience in a specific fire area of expertise.
• Possession of a valid Massachusetts CDL Driver’s License.
• Possession of a current 2A or 2B Hoisting License and medical certificate.
• Possession of a current Fork Truck Operator’s License.
• Successful completion of all training and testing required by DFS, including maintaining continuous refresher training as may be required. This would include but not be limited to all of our fire apparatus, other vehicles used by the Crib room, powered equipment, hand tools, or any other equipment used for the delivery or conducting of our training programs.
• Able to take direction and follow instructions without deviating from planned program objectives.
• Available on call as needed at various hours of the day, including nights and weekends, as required for successful delivery of program materials, supplies, and props to various locations throughout the Commonwealth.
• Familiar with all props and equipment used in training by the MA Firefighting Academy
• Mechanical ability and experience repairing nozzles, valves, appliances, and other equipment used in the fire service. Ability can lead to additional opportunities other than support needs.
• Able to accomplish assigned work with little or no supervision.
• Able to make decisions based on good judgment and in the best interest of the DFS.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff...

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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Bargaining Unit : Non

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No