Specialist/Technical Support - SCBA

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Stow (MA); On-site; USD 44,335 - 63,144; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Specialist/Technical Support - SCBA to maintain and repair SCBA equipment, conduct fit testing, and manage related records for agency programs. The role involves working in the Air room and on campus, ensuring equipment remains in service and compliant with NFPA standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, two years in related roles, a valid Driver’s License, and certification; travel to assigned work locations within the Commonwealth is

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Two years’ experience in firefighting, DFS, hazardous materials tech, commercial driving, or fire service leadership.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required.
• Current Scott Air Supplied Product Technician certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Works primarily in Air room within the Cribroom and around campus.
• Maintains and repairs SCBA used in recruit and agency programs.
• Diagnoses, repairs and maintains SCBA to ensure inventory is ready for use.
• Keeps SCBA and related equipment maintained with proper documentation and reporting.
• Conducts fit testing and maintains records and reports for DFA, Crib Coordinator and Technician Team.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

SCBA maintenance

SCBA repair

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SCBA testing tools

Job description

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Job Description - Specialist/Technical Support - SCBA (260004ZR)

Job Description

Specialist/Technical Support - SCBA - ( 260004ZR )

Description

The Support Branch is seeking to backfill the position of SCBA Technician. In order to be considered for this position, a resume; proof of required certifications; and proof of the highest degree obtained above High School, if applicable, must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “As Relevant” to the submission.

Description Duties:

Works primarily in Air room within the Cribroom as well as around campus and program trailers.

Maintains and repairs SCBA used in recruit and all other agency programs.

Diagnoses, repairs and maintains SCBA to ensure inventory is maintained and is ready for use, ensuring sufficient in service supply at all times.

Works as part of a team and bears shared responsibility duringshifts to ensure proper maintenance and repair of SCBA and related equipment as demand dictates.

Conducts fit testing, maintains the records and shares reports with MFA, Crib Coordinator and Technician Team members.

Inspects PPE related to the SCBA ensemble to ensure condition of equipment will meet safety requirements and NFPA standards.

Required to check and record hours, oil level and other pertinent data prior to starting up the breathing air system before each shift. Notifies coordinators of the need to remove any equipment or system from service.

Must be proficient in operating fit and flow test equipment and be able to accurately diagnose repair and make adjustments required to maintain equipment to in service status.

Maintains data base and is proficient with SCBA track and other air room data systems including Microsoft word, excel andoutlook.

Must be able to import and export data for the purposes of providing information to crib coordinators and deputy director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two years’ experience as a DFS employee, a firefighter, a MA Hazardous Materials Technician, a commercial driver or in a fire service leadership position.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License

Possession of a current Scott Air Supplied Product Technician (Maintenance and Overhaul) Issued by Scott Technical Support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in SCBA maintenance and repair.
• Ability to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Able to thrive in a time sensitive, challenging and rapidly changing environment.
• Able to work all shifts: days, nights, and/or weekends, as assigned.
• Successful completion of all training and testing required by the DFS, including maintaining continuous refresher training as may be required.
• Ability to work as a team with others performing like duties to meet the organizational objectives.
• Able to take direction and follow instructions without deviating from planned objectives.
• Able to accomplish assigned work with little or no supervision.

M ust be able to and willing to travel to assigned work locations, which could be any community in the Commonwealth.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff… Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

If you have Diversity, Aff… Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Mary Travers - 9785673145

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Stow-State Road

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Department of Fire Services

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 1:13:40 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

39.01 - 39.01 Hourly

Bargaining Unit : Non

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No