Equipment Technician I/II
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Headquarters - 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602, CA
Job Type
FULL-TIME
Job Number
2026-56-BS
Department
FLEET SERVICES
Opening Date
06/15/2026
Closing Date
7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Equipment Technician I
$54,610.40 - $73.590.40 Annually
Equipment Technician II
$60,725.60 - $81,889.60 Annually
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Equipment Technician I/II in the Fleet Services Division. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy in and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision, performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled mechanic duties to repair, service, and maintain a variety of fire apparatus equipment weighing up to 26,000 pounds; and performs related duties as assigned.
Receives immediate (Equipment Technician I) to general (Equipment Technician II) supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management staff. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Equipment Technician I - The Equipment Technician I is the first level in the two-level Equipment Technician series and is part of the broader seven level Fire Equipment Maintenance series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine duties in the Fleet Services Center including the repair and servicing of various types of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Equipment Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level, and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Equipment Technician II - The Equipment Technician II is the second level in the two-level Equipment Technician series and is part of the broader seven level Fire Equipment Maintenance series. This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Equipment Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Equipment Technician I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Fleet Services Supervisor in that the latter performs full supervisory duties and supervises lower level staff.
Positions in the Equipment Technician class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Equipment Technician II level are normally filled by advancement from the Equipment Technician I level; progression to the Equipment Technician II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Equipment Technician II level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)
To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician I please visit www.OCFA.org.
To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician II please visit www.OCFA.org.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION(position requirement at application):
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by vocational training in vehicle maintenance and repair.
EXPERIENCE(position requirement at application):
Equipment Technician I - Two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
Equipment Technician II - Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to an Equipment Technician Iwith the OCFA or other fire agency.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbents Driver License record and status. Additionally, when the incumbent possess a valid, unrestricted California Commercial Class B Driver License, the incumbent is subject to the provisions of the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, which includes DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this classification.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician I please visit www.OCFA.org.
To review the full Class Specifications for Equipment Technician II please visit www.OCFA.org.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess mobility to work in a warehouse environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend from fire apparatus and vehicles, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; vision including color vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights with the appropriate equipment on a frequent/occasional basis, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Employees must wear and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Employees primarily work in a maintenance shop and in the field and are exposed to loud and excessive noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, vermin, insects, and parasites, biologic and infectious agents, hazardous physical substances and odors, fumes, dust and air contaminants, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and moving parts, moving objects or other vehicles, and work at heights using stationary and mobile ladders. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be required to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays. May travel to and from remote locations for incident assignments and may be required to stay in remote locations without accommodations.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
Before an employee is hired, he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including, but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check, reference check, DMV check, licensure/certification check, Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFAs designated physician.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
When the recruitment opens for this position, an applicant must submit, during the application filing period, an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached, but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.
SELECTION PROCEDURES:
INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW: The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.
TESTING:
Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter, Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.
RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:
All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFAs Selection Rules, which are available for inspection upon request.
ELIGIBLE LIST:
The duration of an Eligible List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.
WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Whenever an applicant chooses to withdraw from a recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.
QUESTIONS:
All questions regarding this position should be directed to Brad Stephens, Senior Human Resources Analyst at (714) 573-6816 or via email at bradstephens@ocfa.org.
NOTE:
The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) Representation
This classification is represented by the OCEA. Please visit the Orange County Employees Association for additional information.
Base Salary Adjustments:
Merit Salary Increases
Employees are eligible for a merit salary increase (1 to 4 steps) at their six-month review date, and annually thereafter based upon work performance until step 12 of the salary range is reached.
Medical Benefit
Employees have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program and the Authority contributes towards the cost of health premiums as follows:
The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.
Medical Opt-Out: Effective January 1, 2025, employees who submit sufficient proof of alternate group health insurance may waive coverage and receive the following in bi-monthly taxable cash:
Medical Opt-Out: Effective January 1, 2026, employees who submit sufficient proof of alternate group health insurance may waive coverage and receive the following in bi-monthly taxable cash:
Please visit CalPERS for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.
OCEA Health & Welfare Benefits Plan
The OCFA contributes to the OCEA Health & Welfare Trust which provides for the following dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance for all employees in regular or limited-term positions represented by OCEA, regardless of membership status. With a union membership, employees have the option to purchase additional insurance available through the OCEA. Please visit the Health & Welfare Trust webpage for additional information.
Retirement
All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.
Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocity with OCERS are enrolled in the 2% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2025 is $350,000.
New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employees retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2025 is $186,096 (non-Social Security participants).
For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit OCERS.
Deferred Compensation
Employees in regular or limited-term positions may voluntarily participate in the Authoritys deferred compensation plan. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Services and allows for pre- and post-tax deferrals.
Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement
General Unit members hired on/after January 1, 2007, are enrolled in a defined contribution retiree health reimbursement arrangement to which they contribute 4.0% of base salary.
Social Security
Orange County Fire Authority employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.
Medicare
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%.
Educational Incentive Pay
Employees with college-level semester units, a bachelors degree, or completion of an approved course from the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) or equivalent, are eligible for educational incentive pay as follows:
The maximum educational incentive pay an employee may receive is 5.5% of base salary.
Other Specialty Pays / Reimbursements
Employees under special classifications or assignments, or who possess specialized skills/training/certification, may be eligible for other specialty pays. Please refer to the OCEA MOU for further details.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement is $2,000 per fiscal year to cover certain expenses associated with academic pursuits.
Vacation
Vacation accrual is based on hours of completed continuous service (regular hours) exclusive of overtime:
Holidays
Employees in the General Unit observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:
Full-time ten (10) hour, nine (9) hour, and eight (8) hour workday employees receive holiday pay for the number of hours they are regularly scheduled to work. When a holiday occurs on the employees day off, the employee receives eight (8) hours of holiday pay or eight (8) hours of compensatory time. Full-time twenty-four (24) hour, thirteen (13) hour, and twelve (12) hour workday employees receive nine (9) hours of holiday pay or nine (9) hours of compensatory time.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:
At retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service.
Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
After completion of new probation, a full-time employee will be eligible to take up to thirty-six (36) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to his/her accrued time [Part-time employees are eligible for eighteen (18) hours]. PAL is awarded on the first day of pay period 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter. PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used by the last day of pay period 26 within the calendar year it is earned.
Uniforms
The Authority provides uniforms to employees in designated positions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.
Behavioral Health and Wellness
OCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI). TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance. Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations: marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma. TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for childcare, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.
Pet Discount Program
OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.
Benevolent Association
Employees have the option to join OCFA's Benevolent Association which was created to "Take Care of Their Own". Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents., Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute. In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit. gym membership. Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.). In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj., CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more. The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc. Visit the OCFA Benevolent Association Website for more information or you can watch OCFA Benevolent Association Overview.
Updated: 09/2025
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authoritys insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact the Human Resources Department at (714) 573-6800.
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Are you a current OCFA employee?
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From the choices below, select the highest level of education you have completed.
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Please indicate the field your degree is in if applicable. If you do not possess a degree, please write "N/A."
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Please indicate the amount of experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment you possess (all related experience MUST be detailed in the employment section of your application).
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Please indicate the years of experience performing duties similar to an Equipment Technician I with the OCFA or other fire agency you possess (all related experience MUST be detailed in the employment section of your application).
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If you possess a valid Class B California Commercial Drivers License, please indicate the endorsements you possess from the list below.
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Please select the class of valid California Drivers License you possess.
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Do you possess a valid Forklift operator certification?
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Do you possess a valid EPA 609 Air Conditioning certification?
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Do you possess brake inspector qualifications pursuant to 49 CFR Part 396.19?
Required Question
Employer Orange County Fire Authority
Address 1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, California, 92602
Phone (714) 573-6800
Website http://www.ocfa.org