FIRE MECHANIC

$8,061 - $9,798 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply by Friday, May 19, 2023, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael (population 61,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $120 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Fire Department is seeking a full-time Fire Mechanic. This position repairs and maintains fire apparatus at a high standard of function and operational reliability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

• Maintains and repairs gas and diesel-powered fire apparatus.
• Maintains and repairs utility cars and trucks.
• Diagnoses valves, hydraulic cylinders and swivels.
• Diagnoses, repairs and overhauls manual and automatic transmissions.
• Diagnoses and repairs differentials, air and hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, clutch systems; and related components.
• Diagnoses and repairs steering, electrical and radio systems.
• Inspects fire apparatus to meet acceptable state requirements.
• Tests and repairs a variety of non-vehicular equipment including hoses, nozzles, generators, pumps, electrical cords and headsets.
• Repairs, maintains and upgrades SCBAs and maintains records.
• Fabricates parts and apparatus for special use.
• Responds to emergency calls, third alarms or when needed during off duty hours.
• Purchases fluids, parts, and stock items.
• Coordinates vehicle and equipment schedules for maintenance.
• Makes road calls both while on and off duty in response to vehicle and equipment problems.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment and maintenance repair records.
• Able to work well independently and with other maintenance/mechanic staff as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• California vehicle laws and codes.
• Fire equipment & apparatus operations and repair.
• Record keeping.
• Fire department regulations, policies, procedures, and operations.
• Hydraulics, pump aerial ladders, and snorkels.
• Personal computers and related software.

ABILITY TO:

• Use hand, bench and machine tools and equipment.
• Design and fabricate equipment parts.
• Work from broken parts, blueprints, and sketches in preparing or making new pieces of apparatus.
• Make cost estimates.
• Maintain records and write reports.
• Operate all fire apparatus.
• Provide own tools.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School diploma.
• Commercial Class B with tank endorsement or greater.
• Current and continual Fire Mechanic 2 or EVT Fire Apparatus Technician 2 or greater.
• Five (5) years journey level experience in heavy diesel and gasoline engines.
• Smog, brake, and lamp certification from the State of California is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and may work in evenings or on weekends.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required. Resumes do not substitute for the City application. Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application. The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination. The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%. Note: Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, fingerprinting, drug screen, and psychological exam. To file an application, go to: www.calopps.org. Select “Member Agencies”. Select “San Rafael”. Follow this link to submit your application: https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20375505

For more information about the City of San Rafael, please visit www.cityofsanrafael.org.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Such accommodations must be requested by the applicant.

Benefits

The City of San Rafael offers an attractive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $8,061 - $9,798 per month, DOQ/DOE and a competitive benefits program including:

• Retirement: The City is a part of the Marin County Employee Retirement Association (MCERA) plan, which offers reciprocity between agencies in CalPERS (this is part of the 37 Act County System):
  • Classic Employees (Tier 2 – hired on or after 7/1/2011) - 3% @ at 55 formula, average of three years of compensation.
  • PEPRA employees – (hired after 1/1/13 or with 6-month break in service) are eligible for a 2.7% at 57 formula, average of three highest years of compensation.
• Health Insurance: Full flex cafeteria plan which can be applied to a health plan or converted to cash (Employee Only - $778.29; Employee+1 - $1,257.08 Employee+Family - $1,852.08; Waive Coverage $300.00)
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment: $5,000 each
• Dental Insurance: Fully paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available to employee and family members
• 457 Deferred Comp: Participation is voluntary
• 125 Plan: Participation is voluntary
• Annual Leave: Vacation 10 days (1-3 years of service/6.25 hours earned per month); 12 days of Sick Leave per year; 12 holidays per year.
• Gym Reimbursement: Up to $16.50 per month
• Uniform Allowance: $1,135 per year
• Bi-Lingual Pay: Up to $200 per month
• Social Security: The City of San Rafael does not contribute to social security

(415)485-3474

rhonda.castellucci@cityofsanrafael.org