year) @ Northwood Tech New Richmond Campus

Northwood Technical College•New Richmond, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwood Technical College is seeking a part-time Public Safety Equipment Technician at its New Richmond Campus. The position supports delivery of Emergency Services coursework in EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement. The technician has a direct-line relationship to the regional Fire/EMS Specialist and may also receive direction from other emergency service managers for special projects or work orders. The role maintains, repairs, cleans, inventories, and stocks EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement equipment and training props. Equipment must be maintained as directed and/or in accordance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, DOT, and Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requirements. The technician updates the electronic equipment database, delivers equipment and support materials to class locations across the district, and organizes their return to storage or the next class site. Deliveries use vans and pickup trucks and may involve towing large trailers. The technician also assists emergency services instructors with assigned classes when qualified and maintains documents needed for personnel functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or two years of post-secondary education in a related field, plus two years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma plus four years of relevant experience.
Possess a current CDL driver’s license or obtain one within three months of hire.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to apply technology effectively to tasks and projects.
Contribute to a team environment while maintaining positivity and professionalism.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills focused on creative problem solving.
Use time-management, organization, and prioritization skills to multitask and work independently.
Be able to obtain a driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy.
Pass a skills test involving hooking up, pulling, backing up, and unhooking a trailer.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in one or more of the following: Certified Firefighter I or Wisconsin Department of Commerce-approved Entry Level Firefighter I; State of Wisconsin-licensed EMR/EMT or higher and Nationally Registered EMR/EMT or higher; Corrections or Law Enforcement training and/or applicable licensing or certification.
EMS/Fire Instructor I or II.
Class-B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement.
Occupational currency with a Fire/EMS organization maintained throughout employment.
Experience connecting and hauling trailers.

Responsibilities

Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s values of Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Community, Support, Integrity, and Respect.
Maintain and repair EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement equipment and training props as directed and/or in accordance with applicable OSHA, NFPA, DOT, and Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requirements.
Clean, inventory, stock, and repair equipment.
Update the electronic equipment database as necessary.
Deliver equipment and support materials on time to class locations across the district using vans and pickup trucks, sometimes towing large trailers.
Plan the return of equipment and materials to the proper storage location or next class site.
Assist emergency services instructors in the instructional process for assigned classes when qualified, as determined by the managing specialist.
Collect and maintain documents necessary for personnel functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.