Temporary Firefighter/EMT

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. Make a difference when it matters most! Join NMSU as a firefighter/EMS professional!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• 1 year of relevant experience
• NM Emergency Medical Technician Basic license
• IFSAC Firefighter I/II or equivalent or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date
• NM Class E Driver's license or must obtain within 6 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

• NM Emergency Medical Technician intermediate license or higher

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire and other emergencies and provides basic life support and/or prevents property loss to NMSU Las Cruces campus and surrounding communities.
• Assists with inspections of buildings to insure fire code/life safety compliance.
• Participate in any fire or EMS training as identified by Fire Chief.
• Keeps up-to-date on equipment and protocols and procedures.
• Participate on continuing Ed courses to maintain their EMS licenses.
• Ensure that UTV's, fire apparatus and passenger vehicles are response ready.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED