Fire Support Services Senior Technician

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off for volunteering

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

The City of Chandler Fire Department seeks a Fire Support Services Senior Technician to perform inspections and technical maintenance for SCBA air systems and related fire equipment. The role also aids EMS operations and distributes EMS supplies to stations and facilities.

Regular full-time position with a rotating two-week schedule and commitment to customer service, collaboration, and safety. Pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of inventory management experience.
• Factory Certification in SCBA maintenance (MSA/Draeger/Interspiro) within 3 months of hire.
• Professional SCUBA Inspector Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform maintenance on the City's SCBA air systems and related fire equipment.
• Support EMS operations, including maintenance of oxygen cascade systems and EMS supplies distribution.
• Assist with delivery and distribution of equipment to fire stations and facilities.

Skills

Inventory management

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SCBA certifications (MSA/Draeger/Interspiro)

SCUBA Inspector Certification

Job description

The City of Chandler Fire Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Fire Support Services Senior Technician. The position is scheduled to work a rotating two-week schedule. The first week will be Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the next week. This schedule will rotate every other week.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The City of Chandler Fire Department is a progressive, internationally accredited organization with an ISO Class 1 rating and a distinguished history of service to the community. City charter authorizes the Department to mitigate all hazards, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and crisis intervention. In support of those functions, the Fire Department staffs a Fire Prevention Division, EMS and Training Divisions, Mechanical Maintenance Facility, Community Preparedness Office, and Department Administration.

Chandler Fire is:

• Responsive to the Needs of the Community
• Committed to Community Involvement
• Dedicated to Customer Service
• Proud of our Professionalism

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone who will perform inspections and technical maintenance for the City's self-contained breath apparatus (SCBA) air systems and related fire equipment. This position will also provide support to the Department's EMS operations, including the maintenance and repair of oxygen cascade systems and assisting with the delivery and distribution of EMS supplies and equipment to fire stations and other department facilities.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of experience in inventory management involving the selection, storing and issuing of a variety of materials and supplies; and
• Factory Certification in maintenance and repair of M.S.A., Draeger, Interspero or similar brand SCBA within three (3) months of hire or promotion; and
• Professional SCUBA Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and
• a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Experience repairing, maintaining, servicing, and rebuilding a variety of fire department equipment and tools.
• Experience inspecting, servicing, and maintaining Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), including ensuring SCBA cylinders are properly inspected, tested, and maintained.
• Experience conducting or assisting with firefighter respirator fit testing.
• Experience programming, maintaining, or supporting emergency radio communications equipment.
• Experience reviewing equipment and supply order requests and assisting with purchasing, inventory management, and distribution of department equipment and supplies.
• Experience supporting preventative maintenance and inspection programs to help ensure critical fire and emergency response equipment remains operational, compliant, and ready for service.
• Experience supporting the delivery and distribution of equipment, supplies, and materials to fire stations and other department facilities.
• Experience maintaining and repairing oxygen cascade systems and supporting the distribution of EMS supplies and equipment.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.