Personal Protection Equipment Technician Senior - Austin Water

City of Austin

3d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position is responsible for performing skilled and specialized assembly, repair, maintenance, and upgrades of life support equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of related experience in diagnosis, assembly, repair, and maintenance of pneumatic, hydraulic, SCBA, or safety-related parts and equipment. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Valid Texas Driver License.
Must be able to obtain the vendor certification within eight (8) months of acceptance of position.
Knowledge of protective equipment and SCBA performance standards and repair techniques.
Knowledge of basic operations of pneumatic compressors.
Knowledge of complex self-contained breathing apparatus components.
Knowledge of specialized high-pressure breathing air tanks.
Knowledge of operational function of equipment to be assembled, repaired, or maintained.
Knowledge of basic inventory and record keeping.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in performing equipment and component repair.
Knowledge of Federal guidelines concerning protective equipment requirements, and if applicable, Texas Fire Commission codes, and National Fire Protection Association codes.
Knowledge of Federal guidelines (OSHA, DOT, Manufacturer Specifications) concerning protective equipment requirements.
Skill in specialized work requiring mechanical aptitude.
Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, contractors, and the general public.
Skill in tracking and executing periodic maintenance schedules.
Skill in testing and calibrating equipment or controls to close tolerance.
Skill in reading and following written specifications or procedures for assembly or repair.
Skill in recording repairs and maintenance performed.
Ability to diagnose and repair life support equipment.
Ability to use hand tools and standard and specialized measuring or testing equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to train employees in complex repair and maintenance procedures.
Ability to participate in on-call duties after normal work hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pneumatics or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Understanding of NFPA and OSHA standards regarding respiratory protection
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using specialized diagnostic tools, flow test machines, and pressure gauges.
Factory training
Certification from a top SCBA supplier, ie. Scott Safety, MSA, Draeger or the ability to obtain one withing 6 months of employment
Strong problem-solving skills with servicing HVAC equipment/systems, firefighting equipment, or hydraulics
Previous experience as a mechanic, technician, electrician

Responsibilities

Schedules and maintains documentation of required testing of protective equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance on, and repairs and tests, protective and breathing air equipment using specialized equipment to ensure safe and operational equipment.
Performs electromechanical repairs to complex equipment.
Adheres to manufacturer's requirements for testing, repairs, and preventative maintenance on all protective equipment.
Obtains and maintains certification for all protective equipment used) through manufacturer-approved vendors.
Conducts training for personnel in proper field maintenance procedures, and the proper use of protective equipment according to safety and manufacturer's guidelines.
Conducts routine inspections.
May perform modification or refurbishment of equipment.
Performs welding, braising, or fabrication of some parts.
Maintains technical data on equipment to be serviced.
Monitors contracted maintenance services.
Maintains inventory and monitors replacement orders for required parts and supplies.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.