Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Technician

Travis County Emergency Services District Number 2 offers fire protection and emergency medical services, operating a fleet of both fire trucks and ambulances, to over 130,000+ residents throughout almost 100 square miles located 15 minutes northeast of Austin. It is headquartered in Pflugerville, Texas, where a safe and family-oriented community balances preservation of vibrant history with an entrepreneurial spirit.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Director of Logistics, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Technician plans, organizes, and directs the purchase, maintenance, repair, and issuance of new and reserve gear; coordinates the purchase and issuance of uniforms; and inspects and maintains gear. May train other employees to perform some of these tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or coordinates an annual advanced inspection of all District-issued PPE, including bunker coats, bunker pants, structural helmets, hoods, gloves, boots, and all wildland and swift water gear.
• Evaluates, coordinates, and executes repair of all District-issued PPE including bunker coats, bunker pants, structural helmets, hoods, gloves, boots, and all wildland gear.
• Coordinates and executes reserve gear issuance while member's gear is being repaired, advanced cleaned, or requires a special incident procedure.
• Documents and records inspections, advanced cleanings, repairs, replacements, retirement, contaminated, or special incident procedures for each member issued PPE in the District's Records Management System (RMS).
• Ensures laundry facility equipment is operational in accordance with approved project SOPs.
• Inspects repair work completed by vendors.
• Maintains records of equipment inspections and repairs per legal requirements, established standards, and regulations.
• Documents and records equipment, maintenance, and testing information in the District's RMS.
• Maintains inventory of unassigned PPE, ensuring minimum stock of critical items for replacement to ensure no lapse in operational capability.
• Plans and executes purchases within the PPE budget, under supervision of the program manager or appointed officer.
• Performs and/or coordinates the issuance of PPE and training on the function and care thereof to new or returning personnel.
• Maintains continuing education for self and personnel on the current standards of use and care as set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and/or Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver License.
• Must obtain an appropriate Class "B" Driver License within one hundred twenty (120) days of employment with the District.
• Experience in warehousing, inventory control, customer service, maintenance and repair of equipment and small tools involving a high level of technology and expertise.

Skills

• Knowledge of the testing, maintenance, and repair of District-issued PPE.
• Knowledge of record management systems.
• Knowledge of cost estimate review, vendor bid process preparation and review, and vendor warranties.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot District-issued PPE.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive repair and service records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District employees, public officials, vendors, suppliers, and staff members of other agencies.
• Ability to compile and prepare on-going and ad hoc equipment statistical data, records, and reports using District software.
• Ability to operate large motor vehicles for transportation purposes.
• Ability to resolve problems/concerns and attend to details and time limits.

Physical Demands

• Position operates in a field setting and requires walking throughout District buildings onsite and occasionally offsite.
• Subject to extreme weather/temperatures, outside elements, loud noise, vibration from engine motors and machinery, contact with dust, exhaust and gas fumes, chemicals, foul odors, heat and/or steam from engine and machinery, insects, and rodents.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, complete repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform essential functions.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Schedule

• Full-time position of a minimum 40-hour week.
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• No regular travel is required; ability to commute between operational or vendor locations within 30 miles or less.

Pay

$20.51 - $22.64 per hour (Depending on Qualifications/Experience)

Benefits

• 457(b) Retirement Plan
• 401(a) Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Dental Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance
• Retiree Health Plan
• Paid Time Off