WHO ARE WE?
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) is a mission-driven and professional emergency services agency that serves a community with dynamic needs. The members of AMFEMS continue to operate in a professional and compassionate manner while living the district's core values as they serve the approximate population of 199,000 people. The approximate 99 square miles of the district are protected from 11 facilities that are staffed with over 200 professional Paramedics, EMTs, and Firefighters to deliver programs focused on risk reduction and emergency mitigation.
If you are looking to join a team that offers excellent benefits... look no further. We offer employer paid medical, dental, vision and life. While at work we offer a great culture to grow and offer generous time off to ensure work life balance. For more information on our benefits, work, employees, and culture please visit our website www.amfems.org.
OUR VALUES:
Integrity -Be honest, trustworthy, and authentic with durable moral principles.
Service - Provide selfless and steadfast help and assistance that benefits others.
Pride - Have a dignifying attitude with whom you are and constantly hold yourself to a higher standard.
Respect - Show consistent admiration for all others and your own abilities, qualities, and achievements.
Responsibility - Take ownership in your moral duty to help and deliver the highest level of service to our internal and external communities.
Empowerment - Act with resolve to make decisions that help achieve the mission and vision of the department.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Mission-driven - be a dedicated employee who works to ensure performance excellence in all we do in serving our community
Dedicated - committed to the mission and vision of the District
Dependable - be at work and on time
Continuous learner - should enjoy learning new things and striving to be better
Experience - five or more years successful experience
Stellar Customer Service - both internally and externally
Trustworthy - able to work with or without supervision to meet deadlines
Saying YES - be open to new ideas and contributing to continuous improvement
Curious - be willing to ask questions
REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Hold a minimum of 4 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certifications
- Basic computer skills
- At least 5 years of verifiable work experience in the repair of fire apparatus or heavy equipment
- 1 year or more of supervisory experience
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals and publications related to vehicle maintenance
- Must hold a Class B CDL (or obtain within 60 days of hire)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ASE certification - A4, A5, A9, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7
- EVT certifications- E0, E1, E2, E3, E4, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6
- Completion of an accredited vocation training program in a related field of study
- Experience with fire pumps
- Experience with hydraulic systems
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Small engine repair experience
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Tool allowance
- Air-conditioned shop
- Training and education support
- Uniforms
- Annual Certification Bonus Program
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Service all District vehicles, fire pumps and their components
- Major and minor repairs applying National Fire Protection Association (NFPS) standards
- Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, adjust, tune, remove and replace components
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform frequent lifting and moving of heavy parts and equipment (up to 100 pounds), walking, standing, stooping, crawling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, pulling, pushing, and reaching.
- Ability to operate Department vehicles and equipment as required.
- Work in confined areas.
- Exposure to cold, dampness, dust, odors, fumes, and environmental conditions.
- Exposure to noise.
- Exposure to chemicals, petroleum products, cleaning agents, etc.
- Ability and willingness to wear PPE to mitigate occupational exposures to hazards presented by the job.
- Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening and comply with Department employment policies.
