Specialist/Technical Support - SCBA

Job Description

The Support Branch is seeking to fill 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 during shifts 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 and outlook.
• Must be able to import and export data for the purposes of providing information to crib coordinators and deputy director.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Specialty Requirement:

• 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.
• Support Branch Experience

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

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. 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.