Senior Fire Prevention Technician

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement– York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement– York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

Core Values -Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.
  
  

York County Fire Services Department is seeking a full-time (40 hour/weekly) Senior Fire Prevention Technician to join their team! The purpose of this position is to aid the volunteer fire departments in maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration Laws and Regulations, who will also purchase and manage equipment used in firefighting.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 111: $20.40 - $24.48 per hour. Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
• Uniforms allowance
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Tests/and or repairs each Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus to ensure it meets compliance with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Supervises the technician and performs fit testing of firefighters and maintain record of and ensures that these firefighters have received physicals prior to getting fit tested.
• Monitors the flow testing and maintenance of all fire hydrants in the unincorporated area of the County.
• Checks all self-contained breathing air cylinders to ensure compliance with (OSHA) regulation for maintaining hydrostatic testing date and arranges for out-of-date cylinders to be tested by a vendor and then returned to the department, Orders and replaces expired cylinders following Board of Rural Fire Control Policy
• Coordinates the firefighter physical program for the departments by seeking local vendors and presenting to the board for approval. Review billing received from the vendor for accuracy. Securing purchase orders to cover the cost of the physicals. Handles complaints against vendors and seek solutions and make recommendation to the board.
• Coordinates pager and radio repairs of all fire service radios and pagers by receiving broken pagers and radios and sending to repair center and receiving back and returning to the departments. Creates requisitions for purchase orders when needed.
• Coordinates the annual Fire Extinguisher service program to maintain compliance with OSHA Arranges for the refill of an extinguisher that has been used and returns to the department.
• Conducts annual testing of the level A Haz-Mat suits per OSHA regulation.
• Assists fire departments is preparing for and Insurance Services Offices evaluation by providing administrative services such as records, charts, maps and other documents needed for the evaluation.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience servicing, training or working with firefighting equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  
  

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history
  
  

Required Certifications:

• Must possess valid CPR and First Aid Certifications, manufacturer repair certification for SCBA.
• Must be forklift operator certified, may be required to obtain other technical or professional certifications as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Emergency Vehicle Driving or Class E Driver’s license, Firefighter I certification, and Haz-mat Technician certification preferred.
  
  

Applicants With Equivalent Experience And/or Education May Be Considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves Routine And Frequent Exposure To

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.