Regional Public Safety Training Center Technician

Have a basic understanding of firefighter operations, and the ability to work with and maintain firefighting related equipmentUnder the general supervision of the training center coordinator, oversees the maintenance, daily inspection and use of the County facility. Coordinates and works with crews maintaining the facility. Maintains facility exterior and interior, keeping facility and equipment running properly to ensure a safe and effective environment. This job requires working in and around a firearms range while firearms may be actively in use.

• Maintains buildings, lands and facilities of the Regional Public Safety Training Center
• Maintains the grounds around the facility: mows, waters and fertilizes lawn; stakes, prunes and wraps trees; picks up trash; clears snow from walkways and lots; spreads sand and salt mixture on ice
• Operates the burn tower in conjunction with the Rochester Fire Department
• Coordinates facility maintenance performing minor interior and exterior repairs
• Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment and systems
• Oversees facility use and enforces facility regulations
• Coordinates with Equipment Operators, Maintenance Workers and STS Crews engages in maintenance, facility and land care
• Communicates work with contractors
• Responds to building problems in the facility as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of how fire is affected by various elements
• Knowledge of small engine repair
• Knowledge of basic rules, regulations and procedures for operating a facility
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping practices
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of assigned equipment
• Knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned equipment and operations
• Skill in the replacement of mechanical parts
• Skill in firefighting techniques
• Skill in the use of computers and technology
• Ability to recognize and troubleshoot mechanical issues related to fire trainer computers and other training center equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

Outdoors environment

X

Shop environment

X

In vehicle/operating equipment

X

Law enforcement environment

X

Fire operations environment

X

Exposure to human blood/pathogens/body fluids

X

Exposure to hazardous materials/chemicals/toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Exposure to atmospheric conditions

X

Exposure to weather, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid, noise, vibration

X

Exposure to electrical current

X

Sitting, climbing, crawling

X

Standing

X

Walking, reaching, pulling, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, handling, feeling

X

Pushing up to 100 pounds

X

Lifting up to 50 pounds

X

Repetitive hand/foot movements, typing/data entry

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Operate vehicle

X

Operate heavy equipment

X

Close, distance and color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision

X

Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)

X

Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force)

X

Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)

X

Heavy effort (exert up to 100 pounds of force)

X

Very heavy effort (exert over 100 pounds of force)

X

Proximity to moving, mechanical parts

X

Working in high, exposed places

X

Employment Type: Regular Part-Time