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Fire Protective Equipment Technician

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY

Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to serve in this crucial role that manages all personal protective equipment for our uniformed personnel.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is nationally accredited and viewed as one of the largest and most respected fire departments in the upper Midwest. This role directly supports more?than?200 team members.

Perform duties in support of department members related to the advanced cleaning, inventory management, inspection, repair, and routine maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) firefighting ensemble elements and related equipment in compliance with applicable NFPA standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in specialized repair, maintenance, inventory/material distribution, and cleaning work, or related area, and experience with Microsoft

Office software; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must successfully complete PPE element manufacturer certification training within six (6) months of hire.

Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.