This position supports the department by repairing, maintaining, and tracking a wide range of small equipment and tools. Performs in-house repairs on items such as nozzles, hydrant gates, couplings, PPV fans, pumps, chainsaws, rotary saws, generators, and departmental small appliances (e.g., coffee makers). Also maintains and monitors a small inventory of repair parts.
Oversees the repair process for equipment requiring external service, including fire extinguishers, chainsaws, rotary saws, and generators. When items cannot be repaired in-house, the employee will transport equipment to and from authorized service centers. Operates departmental vehicles as needed, including pickup trucks for deliveries and supply pickups. Also serves as a backup driver for established delivery routes, which includes operating a box truck.
Warehouse responsibilities include moving pallets, stocking shelves, performing cycle counts, and supporting other logistics or warehouse tasks as assigned. Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours logistics support.
During major incidents or emergencies, the employee may be deployed to emergency incident scenes, the Department Operations Center (DOC), or the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC). While activated, the employee performs duties within the Logistics Section under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS). Responsibilities include operating within the Supply Unit, procuring goods and services using both routine and emergency procurement processes, and maintaining thorough documentation, reports, and audit records throughout the emergency period.