Fire Equipment Technician

Job Description:

Fire Equipment Technician

Description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY) , or via email at [email protected] .

About the Department

The San José Fire Department's (SJFD) mission is to serve the community by protecting life, property, and the environment through prevention and response. SJFD is a high-volume, high-performance, “all hazard” fire department, responding to approximately 93,000 calls for service each year from 33 Fire Stations. SJFD’s service area includes a number of high-hazard occupancies, including an international airport; a general aviation reliever airport; five major hospitals (including two trauma centers, and five emergency departments); the SAP Center, home of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks (17,500 capacity); PayPal Park, home of MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes (18,000 capacity); San José State University (the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast) with a student population of 33,409; three super regional malls; approximately 100 high-rise structures; and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The EMS Division, within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training, provides leadership and oversight of the Department's emergency medical services system. The EMS Division is responsible for clinical care, infection control, public health preparedness, quality improvement, workforce development, community paramedicine, and regulatory compliance in support of high-quality patient care and the health and safety of Department personnel.

For more information on the San José Fire Department (SJFD), please visit the website here.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website atwww.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.

Position Duties

The San José Fire Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Fire Equipment Technician position in the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training.

Salary range for this classification is $85,696.00 - $104,228.80 annually.

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Fire Equipment Technician will primarily support the EMS Division by inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing EMS equipment, medical supply systems, inventory, logistics, and equipment-readiness programs that ensure field personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to deliver high-quality emergency medical care. The position may also support equipment management and logistics needs throughout the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform authorized minor repairs on EMS equipment and associated components in accordance with manufacturer specifications, Department procedures, and applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Evaluate equipment readiness and determine whether equipment may be returned to service, requires repair by an authorized service provider, or should be replaced or retired.
• Coordinate the annual inspection, testing, tracking, preventive maintenance, certification, and repair of Advanced Life Support equipment and other EMS equipment.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and accurate equipment inspection, maintenance, repair, certification, and service records.
• Coordinate service, repair, warranty, and replacement needs with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and authorized service vendors.
• Manage and maintain inventory levels of EMS medical supplies, equipment, parts, and materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast supply and equipment needs to ensure adequate stock is available to support emergency medical operations.
• Coordinate the requisition, receiving, storage, distribution, and replenishment of EMS supplies and equipment.
• Manage the EMS medical supply vending machine system, including stocking non-controlled medications and medical supplies, monitoring inventory levels, reviewing utilization, and coordinating replenishment.
• Maintain accurate and current records of inventory, equipment, parts, supply transactions, inspections, maintenance, and distribution.
• Manage and support the Citywide Public Access Defibrillator Program, including AED inventory, site inspections, equipment readiness, maintenance tracking, recordkeeping, and coordination with City departments and program sites.
• Provide or coordinate site-level PAD Program training, as appropriate or needed, including AED inspection procedures, equipment readiness checks, documentation requirements, and program responsibilities.
• Perform routine AED readiness inspections and authorized maintenance and coordinate repairs or replacement when equipment does not meet established readiness standards.
• Assist with the administration of vendor contracts, purchase orders, purchasing cards, invoices, and other procurement activities related to EMS equipment and supplies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and other City departments.
• Research and recommend EMS equipment, supplies, replacement products, and vendors based on operational needs, product performance, compatibility, maintenance requirements, and cost.
• Develop and implement inventory and equipment-management procedures that improve efficiency, maintain operational readiness, and reduce equipment downtime, loss, expiration, and waste.
• Ensure equipment and supply management activities comply with applicable regulatory, safety, manufacturer, and Department requirements.
• Support Community Paramedicine equipment, supply, inventory, maintenance, and logistics needs.
• Provide equipment information, status updates, and technical assistance to Department personnel.
• Identify and recommend process improvements related to equipment inspection and maintenance, inventory control, equipment readiness, supply distribution, and materials management.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized equipment storage, maintenance, and work areas.
• Support equipment inspection, maintenance, inventory, and logistics needs within the Training Division and elsewhere within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Training, as assigned.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in warehousing, inventory control, maintenance, and repair of equipment, including two (2) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment and small tools involving a high level of technology and expertise.

Licenses or Certifications:

Possession of a valid State of California Driver's License.

Physical Requirement:

Heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional and technical principles and practices, departmental procedures and policies, and federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of technical, medical, electronic, or mechanical equipment.
• Use and care of common equipment-repair tools and adherence to repair-shop safety standards and precautions.
• Emergency Medical Services equipment, medical supplies, or healthcare and public-safety logistics.
• Automated External Defibrillators and Public Access Defibrillator programs.
• Inventory control, warehousing, materials management, and supply distribution.
• Inventory forecasting, stock-level management, expiration tracking, and waste reduction.
• Inventory-management software, equipment-tracking systems, databases, and electronic recordkeeping.
• Medical supply vending machines or other automated inventory-distribution systems.
• Preventive maintenance scheduling, equipment-readiness programs, and lifecycle replacement planning.
• Purchasing, requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contract administration.
• Coordination with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and authorized service providers.
• Equipment research, product evaluation, compatibility assessment, standardization, and replacement planning.
• Applicable safety, regulatory, manufacturer, maintenance, and record keeping requirements.
• Development and implementation of equipment, inventory, and materials-management procedures.
• Providing instruction or technical guidance related to equipment inspection, readiness, documentation, care, and maintenance.

Current Emergency Medical Technician certification and/or experience supporting Emergency Medical Services, healthcare, fire service, or other public-safety operations is highly desirable.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective listening skills; and displays openness to other people's ideas and perspectives.

Computer Skills - Uses common business computer applications, inventory-management software, equipment-tracking systems, and electronic databases to maintain records, monitor inventory, prepare reports, and communicate equipment and supply information.

Customer Service- Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Fiscal Management- Understands the relationship between budgets, resources, purchasing, contracts, and operational priorities and complies with established administrative controls over funds and procurements.

Initiative- Exhibits resourceful behavior in meeting job objectives; anticipates problems; plans ahead; identifies process improvements; and demonstrates a willingness to assume additional responsibilities and pursue continuing education.

Reliability- Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities; maintains accurate and thorough records; and follows established equipment, inventory, and safety procedures.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills- Develops effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, Department personnel, vendors, service providers, and other City departments through collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution.

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are highly desirable. Proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, or other languages commonly spoken within the San José community is preferred.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate and organized records, and respond effectively to changing equipment, inventory, and operational needs.

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical and/or writing exercise. The application deadline is 11:59 PM on July 20, 2026

If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection process, or the hiring process, please contact Ellesia Janto at [email protected].

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email [email protected] and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$85,696.00 - $104,228.80 Annually