Fire Equipment Technician I

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Vacation

Medical

Retirement

Job summary

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is seeking a Fire Equipment Technician I to perform entry-level warehouse, delivery, and logistical support duties in a computerized environment.

Incumbents will maintain inventory records, requisition supplies, and assist with PPE and equipment delivery across multiple divisions including remote locations. May be required to work on-call for incident support.

Qualifications

• 3 months of full-time warehouse experience with inventory control.
• Experience using computer systems for order processing and delivery planning.
• Strong reliability and ability to work in a logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and issue supplies to users.
• Assist with PPE selection and station order fulfillment.
• Work on-call to support incidents and district operations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Delivery planning

Inventory control

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Job

THIS IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
Excellent Benefits - Vacation - Medical - Retirement - More!!

San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for Fire Equipment Technician I positions to perform entry-level warehouse, delivery, and logistical support duties in a computerized environment. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, accounting for supplies, and requisitioning, issuing, and delivering equipment and materials.

Duties include assisting Firefighters with PPE and uniform selection; performing minor equipment repairs; station order fulfillment; and supporting general Service Center operations. Positions are also responsible for picking up, transporting, and delivering supplies, equipment, and mail between the main office and warehouse in San Bernardino and fire stations throughout assigned divisions, including remote locations such as Needles, Parker, Trona, Ontario, and all locations in between.

Work requires frequent lifting and loading of heavy equipment into and out of box trucks and large pickup trucks. Incumbents operate computers, phones, and office equipment to determine supply needs, process requisitions, collect requested items from the warehouse, and ensure accurate delivery and documentation. Fire Equipment Technicians may be required to work on-call to provide logistical support to fire incidents as needed in support of District operations.

For more detailed information, refer to the Fire Equipment Technician I job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits (Download PDF reader) and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU.) (Download PDF reader) The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) (Download PDF reader) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
• Travel/License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. May be required to obtain a CA Class B driver license, depending on assignment. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
• Certification: Must obtain a valid California Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card) verifying completion of S-130, S-190, and I-200 training courses (provided by the department) within 12 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Physical: Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, standing, and bending.
• Work Hours: Will be required to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.
• Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in a warehouse environment, including receiving, storing, issuing, stocking, and inventorying supplies and materials in a computerized supply system (such as a large warehouse or large retail warehouse). Experience must include order processing using computer programs and performing courier duties involving delivery and/or pickup services for multiple daily route locations, including determining delivery schedules and efficient route sequences.

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License: Current possession of a CA Class C driver license.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will posseess prior experience with inventory or procurement/purchasing systems. SAP experience is also desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment.