Facilities Services Coordinator #2301-255600-01

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This is an administrative, technical, and supervisory position directing the work of three Fire Equipment Technicians to ensure the timely maintenance, repair, safety and functionality of fire department equipment. Including self-contained breathing apparatus, dive equipment, thermal imaging cameras, rescue tools, chain saws, ventilation saws, fire service ladders, fire hose, nozzles, hydraulic rescue tools, scene lighting, firefighter protective clothing and various lawn maintenance equipment. 

Establishes work team priorities based on daily needs and preventive maintenance schedules.  Works with vendors to complete the purchase of equipment and supplies.  Serves on the equipment committee and performs equipment evaluations and makes recommendations for purchases.  Ensures that specialized firefighting and life safety equipment is maintained in accordance with recognized standards and that fire apparatus are properly equipped with safe and reliable equipment.

Provides supervision and coordination of the day-to-day equipment maintenance responsibilities of the Logistics Division

1. Supervises the fire equipment technicians as a direct supervisor. 
2. Ensures that all functions of the equipment technicians are performed in a timely manner.
3. Develops and initiates plans of action to get equipment repaired in the most efficient way possible.
4. Researches and Develops plans to get fire equipment, i.e., saws, fans, lawn equipment, lights, nozzles, respiratory equipment repaired/replaced on a rotational basis.
5. Maintains positive relationship with the managers of specialized units (dive, USAR, CEU, HazMat, and Emergency Management) to make sure all equipment needs are being met and develops replacement schedules as necessary.
6. Ensures all maintenance records are on file for all life safety equipment to comply with federal regulations and guidelines.
7. Ensures that all equipment is being repaired, tested, maintained and returned to service per manufacturer’s guidelines.
8. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all fire department equipment within the scope of the logistics division.
9. Maintains an awareness of all OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, MSHA regulations and guidelines and work with these agencies as necessary.
10. Maintains a good working relationship with equipment vendors and parts suppliers.
11. Research and evaluate new products to ensure that CFD equipment is up to date, efficient and compliant.
12. Coordinates fire equipment evaluations with the equipment committee.
13. Manages budgeted line items to ensure accuracy and spending trends.
14. Ensures that proper records of repairs and inventory are maintained.   
15. Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations related respiratory protection.

 Basic PC literacy.

• Proficiency with MUNIS, CFDNET and other CFD inventory control systems.

• Knowledge of basic firefighting tools and equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively and work together with other employees to accomplish complex assignments.

• Ability to research and troubleshoot unique challenges related to equipment maintenance and repair.

•  Experience in the maintenance and repair of fire service equipment and tools.
•  Experience in the maintenance, repair and testing of self-contained breathing apparatus,  fire service rescue tools.

High School Diploma or Equivalent years of experience working as a Facilities Services Coordinator or similar capacity.

The City of Charlotte now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, will consider reasonable accommodation as required by law.  Proof of vaccination is NOT required until a candidate receives and accepts a Conditional Offer of employment, at which time the candidate will be advised that proof must be submitted to CFD HR prior to the first date of employment.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.