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City of Chicago SENIOR AIR MASK TECHNICIAN in Chicago, Illinois
Description:
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SENIOR AIR MASK TECHNICIAN
Chicago Fire Department (CFD)
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, LOCAL NO. 126, (BARGAINING UNIT #36).
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FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
Under supervision, performs full range of duties in the repair, cleaning and maintenance of breathing and life support equipment including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA), Oxygen Regulators, Oxygen Cylinders and related components used by firefighting and emergency medical services personnel; and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists in the inspection and dismantling of various equipment parts (e.g., facepieces, air and oxygen cylinders, compressed gas cylinders, breathing air regulators) to identify physical damage or signs of deterioration
Operates testing equipment and takes readings of pressure control systems to test cylinder valves for leakage, flow, and pressure levels
Assists in the repair, maintenance and replacement of malfunctioning equipment and parts and rebuilds cylinder valves, using small hand tools and specialized tools to ensure the safe operating condition of equipment
Conducts quality control tests, inspection, and calibration on equipment to ensure breathing equipment, valves and cylinders conform to operating standards and are in proper working order
Cleans breathing equipment and related parts as part of scheduled maintenance and equipment servicing
Conducts fit testing of facepieces on firefighters, medics, and other personnel
Works with senior staff in operating oxygen and compressed air fill stations to refill air and oxygen cylinders
Tracks and maintains an inventory of breathing equipment and related parts
Creates and processes work orders through the department system
Acts as a liaison with vendors to facilitate orders, repair and maintenance
Evaluates data and makes recommendations to management relative to improvement in service and efficiency
Assists in delivering equipment and supplies to and from fire houses
Maintains records, as required
NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location : 1044 N. Orleans
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 7am – 3:30pm
The Chicago Fire Department may request that successful candidates pass a drug screen and background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
- One year of experience in maintaining and repairing appliances or mechanical equipment
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
- MSA CARE (Certified Air mask Repair Education) Initial Certification is required
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/11/2024