City of Fullerton, CA

Possession of a current California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate.. Knowledge of: Basic functions of a fire department; basic fire emergency technologyBasic functions of a variety of fire suppression equipmentBasic radio communications; standard hand tool and related safety precautions and practicesEnglish usage and grammar.. For further information regarding compensation and benefits, please see the appropriate resolution: 01 Do you possess a current California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate?. Yes No 02 If no, are you in the process of obtaining a California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate?. If already graduated or not enrolled, please respond N/A. 07 Please describe any additional knowledge, skills and/or abilities which you feel qualify you for the position of Fire Department Utility Worker.

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Salary: $15.50 - $16.50 HourlyLocation : Fullerton Fire Department, CAJob Type: Non-Regular (At Will/Non-Benefited)Job Number: 22 - FD Utility Wkr (Cont)Department: Fire DepartmentDivision: Fire OperationsOpening Date: 12/01/2022Description APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A CONTINUOUS BASISUnder direct supervision performs a wide variety of fire station non-safety general support and manual tasks for the purpose of exposure to fire service operations and performs related work as required.THIS IS AN AT-WILL/TEMPORARY/NON-BENEFITED POSITIONHOURLY RATE REVISION PENDING APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 20, 2022. HOURLY RATE WILL INCREASE TO $16.00 - $17.00. Employment Guidelines Education/Training/ExperienceAny combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be graduation from high schoolSpecial Requirements:Graduation from a State of California approved fire academy. Please attach proof of completion to your application.Valid Class C California Drivers License and acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.Possession of a current California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate.A valid and appropriate Red Cross or American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of appointment and throughout employment in this positionMust be able to work flexible hours to accommodate City needs.Knowledge of: Basic functions of a fire department; basic fire emergency technologyBasic functions of a variety of fire suppression equipmentBasic radio communications; standard hand tool and related safety precautions and practicesEnglish usage and grammar.Ability to: Learn City topography and Fire Department mapping systemsIdentify fire suppression equipmentRecognize and work within designated safe area/zone at emergency incidentsLearn to use a fire extinguisher and handle and fill air and oxygen bottles and related equipmentPerform activities requiring good physical conditionRecord data and maintain work logsRead and write at the level required for successful job performanceLearn to operate a personal computer and use applicable softwareCommunicate effectively orally and understand and carry out oral and written instructionsEstablish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; meet the public with courtesy and tact.Physical Requirements:Work is performed indoors and outdoors; when work is performed outdoors there is full exposure to the elements; an incumbent uses a personal computer, keyboard and related equipment, sits, stands, walks, kneels, crouches, twists, climbs ladders, inclines and stairs, crawls, bends, reaches, grasps, pushes, pulls, drags, lifts and carries supplies, fire suppression and other equipment weighing 65 pounds or less; an incumbent uses basic hand tools and other equipment including air and oxygen bottle filling apparatus and audiovisual equipment; an incumbent drives a vehicle on City business, may walk and stand on slippery and uneven surfaces and be exposed to grease/oil, solvents and chemicals; mechanical hazards and smoke.With or without reasonable accommodations, the incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing, sense of smell and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Depending on area assigned, the following responsibilities and essential duties are performed on a frequent and recurring basis by an incumbent. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Inspects Chief Officer and utility vehicles for fuel levels and service needs including checking brakes, oil and transmission fluid levelsDelivers and retrieves a variety of items from different vendors and other City departments to include vehicles, equipment and suppliesResponds to emergency scenes (Code Two) to provide requested equipment, water and food to fire personnel on-scenePerforms fire station maintenance work including cleaning/washing floors, maintaining living areas and caring for station grounds and assists with minor fire station repairsPerforms office-related duties to include answering the telephone and taking messagesWashes, cleans and polishes apparatus and equipment and cleans and maintains tools and equipment usedLoads/unloads tools, supplies and equipment and lifts and moves fire suppression equipment and other objects weighing 65 pounds or lessFills air and oxygen bottles; provides emergency CPR and first aid as neededOperates a handheld fire extinguisher as neededOperates a personal computer and uses applicable software to enter dataOperates a handheld radio and uses basic hand toolsDrives a vehicle on City business. Supplemental Information All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice.The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.California Government Code §3100 - 3109 requires that all public employees are to be declared disaster service workers and shall take and subscribe to the related oath or affirmation as required.The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.To make sure that our emails are not filtered into your "junk" or "bulk" folder, please add GovernmentJobs.com to your list of trusted senders. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication through U.S. mail.Visit www.cityoffullerton.com for a complete class specification programEMPLOYMENT STATUSEmployees under this classification are categorized as Non-Regular Employees. For further information regarding compensation and benefits, please see the appropriate resolution: 01   Do you possess a current California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate?  Yes No  02   If no, are you in the process of obtaining a California Fire Marshal approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1 or EMT Fire Service Certificate? If answered yes to question #1, please select N/A.  Yes No N/A  03   Do you possess a valid Red Cross or American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification?  Yes No  04   If no, are you in the process of receiving a valid CPR certification? If answered yes to question #3, please select N/A.  Yes No N/A  05   Please select the box which best describes your State of California approved Fire Academy status:  I have graduated from an approved fire academy and have attached proof of completion. I am currently attending an approved fire academy and have provided proof of enrollment. I am enrolled in an approved fire academy and have not yet started. I have not completed nor am I enrolled in an approved fire academy.  06   If currently attending a State of California approved fire academy, what is the anticipated completion date? If already graduated or not enrolled, please respond N/A. 07   Please describe any additional knowledge, skills and/or abilities which you feel qualify you for the position of Fire Department Utility Worker. If no additional information to provide, please respond N/A. Required Question

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