Job Summary

Under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor (Logistics), this position coordinates the inspection, maintenance and repair of all Department equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives, prioritizes and processes work orders.
• Performs inspections, repairs and maintenance on department equipment, such as self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire hose, thermal imaging cameras, detection equipment, dive gear and self-contained underwater breathing apparatus.
• Performs inspections, repairs and maintenance on department turnout clothing, helmets, boots and related personal protective equipment.
• Assists with the development and implementation of a computerized tracking system for all department equipment.
• Performs metal fabrication and welding duties.
• Purchases materials, supplies and equipment, as required.
• Prepares materials and labour estimates, as required.
• Ensures adherence to proper safety procedures and the use of proper protective equipment.
• Works with Department staff to ensure all equipment and work meets applicable standards.
• Works with crews in the performance of annual hose testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years’ related  experience in equipment inspection, repair, and maintenance within a safety-critical environment.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully within first year of employment, a department-approved  SCUBA & SCBA maintenance and repair certification program and ability to maintain that certification.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully within first year of employment department approved:
  o    High pressure breathing air compressor installation, operation, and maintenance certification and the ability to maintain that certification.
  o    Compressed gas cylinder inspection certification and the ability to maintain that certification.
  o    Quantitative fit testing operator certification and the ability to maintain that certification.
• Thorough knowledge of tools, equipment, construction methods, buildings systems operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge and ability of carpentry & wood working skills.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and methods of servicing  fire fighting equipment.
• Knowledge of  City of Saskatoon procurement purchasing procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all department divisions and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Skill in the operation of a computer for equipment tracking.
• Skill in servicing and maintaining personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of CSA C6, C6.1, C6.2, & C6.3 publications regarding compressed gas cylinders for safe filling, transport & end use.
• Knowledge and understanding of CSA Z94.4 selection, use, & care of respirators.
• Knowledge and understanding of CSA Z180.1 & Z275.2 standards for the purity of compressed breathing air for SCBA & SCUBA.
• Physical ability to do the assigned work.