Fire Equipment Technician I

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Vacation

Medical

Retirement

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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 are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, 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

Qualifications

• Three months of warehouse experience with inventory controls.
• Experience with requisitioning, stocking, and issuing supplies.
• Ability to operate computer systems and office equipment.
• Valid California Class C driver license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Firefighters with PPE and uniform selection.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and station order fulfillment.
• Support Service Center operations and manage receiving, storing, and issuing supplies.
• Transport supplies and equipment between office, warehouse, and fire stations; multi-location routes.
• Work on-call to support incidents after hours.

Skills

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Vehicle operation

Customer service

Tools

SAP

Job description

THIS IS A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT POSITION ONLY

Excellent Benefits - Vacation - Medical - Retirement - More!!

The 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

BENEFITS

To review job‑specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) 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) within12 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.

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

Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications will be referred to the appointing authority for a selection interview.

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) 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.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.