Job Abstract

DEFINITION

To repair, service, and maintain a variety of firefighting tools, safety equipment, and other related fire department apparatus.

TYPICAL DUTIES

- Repair and service firefighting safety equipment including MSA (Mine Safety Appliance) masks and self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Repair a variety of firefighting equipment including fire hoses, hose couplings and nozzles, life belts, ladders, brackets, and numerous hand tools used in firefighting.
- Maintain stock and control of supply inventory including first aid and life support equipment, laundry, blankets, and similar items.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections using hand tools and testing equipment on hose pressure, minor electrical problems, and safety equipment.
- Perform minor repairs on the fire houses.
- Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

- Methods, procedures, and tools used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and minor leather craftwork.
- The types and sizes of welding rods, arc and gas welding procedures, and safety precautions.
- Hand and power tools used in the several crafts.

Ability to:

- Learn to repair and service a variety of tools, equipment, and safety apparatus used in the Fire Department.
- Use hand and power tools in carpentry, electrical, leather, plumbing, and welding work.
- Carry out work assignments with a minimum of supervision.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.

Skill in:

- The operation of gas/arc welding equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance work.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Certificate:

Attain within the twelve-month probationary period a Mine Safety Appliance Certificate to service breathing apparatus.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726