Job Posting End Date

12-24-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

This is an entry level position to become a qualified as a member of the Fire Brigade, Confined Space Rescue, Medical Emergency Response, and Hazardous Material response Teams. Fire Technician Jr’s perform fire prevention compliance walkdowns and act as a fire watch for impairment fire protection systems, structures and components all while completing the necessary on the job training qualifications to become a Fire Technician.

Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Description

• Obtain and maintain Fire Responder Qualifications by completing the initial training program, physical ability testing, fire drills, live fire training, and quarterly classroom training.

• Complete Hazardous Material Technician and Confined Space Rescue Training.

• Respond to Fire, Medical, Hazardous Material, and Confined Space Incidents as directed by the Fire Protection Shift Supervisor.

• Perform Fire Prevention Walkdowns that includes the stations Control of Combustible Materials and Hot Work Programs to ensure compliance with the Fire Protection Program Licensing Basis and procedures.

• Perform Fire Watch Activities for impaired Fire Protection Systems, Structures and components.

• Complete on the Job Training (OJT) and Task Performance Evaluations (TPE) to work towards obtaining the necessary qualifications to become a Fire Technician.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FP TECH, JR:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1 year previous Firefighting Experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Michigan Firefighter 1 and 2.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• State of Michigan Medical license (MFR, EMT-B, or Paramedic) preferred.

• Maintain Annual Fire Responder Qualifications which includes but not limited to annual fire drills, live fire training, quarterly classroom training and annual physical ability testing.

• Computer Skills proficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FP TECH:

Education requirements are listed below:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Work Experience requirement listed below:

• 1 year of experience as a Fire Protection Technician Jr. and able to perform all requirements/tasks of the position.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:

• State of Michigan Firefighter 1 and 2.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demand level is Heavy (exerting 50 - 100 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 -25 lbs. of force frequently, 10 -20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

• State of Michigan Medical license (MFR, EMT-B, or Paramedic) preferred.

• Maintain Annual Fire Responder Qualifications which includes but not limited to annual fire drills, live fire training, quarterly classroom training and annual physical ability testing.

• Meet Qualifications of a Senior Fire Technician.

• Computer Skills proficiency.

Must establish & maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe driving distance to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Plant.

Hourly range posted from minimum - mid-point:

• FP Tech, Jr - FP Tech: $25.58 - $29.05

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

N006-817

Compensation Range:

$24.72-25.46 USD

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