Part-Time / On-Call Firefighter — Flexible Shifts, Pension

City of Chanhassen; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MN PERA Pension Plan

Retirement benefits upon vesting

Job summary

The City of Chanhassen's Fire Department invites applications for part-time or paid-on-call firefighters to serve residents and businesses, respond to mutual aid requests, and participate in training and community safety programs.

Selected candidates will work evening and weekend duty crews with hourly pay and access to retirement benefits through the MN PERA Police & Fire Retirement Plan upon vesting; the department emphasizes readiness, integrity, and dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Work a minimum of 108 hours per quarter in a part time role or 66 hours quarterly in a paid-on call role.
• Attend mandatory training as assigned by the department (typically one or two Monday evenings per month).
• For paid on call positions, maintain residency within 15 minutes of the fire station (7610 Laredo Drive).
• Must successfully pass a pre-placement physical agility test, medical physical, and psychological assessment before beginning work.

Job description

The City of Chanhassen's Fire Department invites applications for part-time or paid-on-call firefighters to serve residents and businesses, respond to mutual aid requests, and participate in training and community safety programs.

Selected candidates will work evening and weekend duty crews with hourly pay and access to retirement benefits through the MN PERA Police & Fire Retirement Plan upon vesting; the department emphasizes readiness, integrity, and dedicated service.