Community Resource Technician

GOLDER RANCH FIRE DISTRICT•Oro Valley, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our growing team and make a real impact every day at Golder Ranch Fire District! Join an amazing team of dedicated colleagues and courageous first responders who serve our community with commitment and heart. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where you’ll work alongside people you genuinely enjoy while making a direct impact on public safety and community well-being. The Community Resource Technician will be staffed by part-time personnel whose main responsibilities include responding to public assistance calls such as reptile removals, and smoke alarm battery changes. Incumbent will perform with considerable initiative and independence, which may require the application of technical knowledge. A Community Resource Technician may be required to conduct work during normal workdays, evenings, holidays, or weekends. Work schedules and locations are subject to change based on District needs. Additionally, the Community Resource Technician shall be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities commensurate with this classification, and any other duties as directed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Must pass District driver training, including practical course.
Must pass background check.
Ability to regularly climb 14-foot ladders
Computer skills in the various Microsoft Office Suite applications, and the ability to learn and use specialized department-specific software applications
Prepare and maintain accurate, orderly reports and records.
Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
Follow verbal and written instructions
Handle the physical requirements of the job under stressful and adverse conditions
Appropriately handle sensitive and/or confidential information
Analyze situations quickly and correctly and make sound decisions in managing situations
Identify problems and make recommendations for change/improvement
Research and evaluate programs to meet operational training needs
Demonstrate how to use the District mapping system via MDT and map book, including the procedures for looking up addresses by street number and plat number, and how to successfully navigate to an address
Understand and apply policies and procedures in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

Nice To Haves

Experience in public service

Responsibilities

Respond, remove, relocate desert animals
Respond to smoke alarm battery change requests
Wear protective gear as needed
Use District Electronic Reporting system for incident reports and other required documentation proficiently
Clean and inspect equipment and apparatus daily; notify chain of command of any defects
Make minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks and keeps records of such action
Assist with various fire and life safety programs
Assist with equipment testing and documentation of results
Complete, maintain, and document training and/or certifications as required
Participate in public education activities, including local business, philanthropic and school presentations as directed
Respond to incidents and provide support at the scene, as directed
Work in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions
Comply with rules, policies and procedures as set forth by the District
Perform all other duties as assigned