Fire Warehouse/Logistics Technician I

Summary The City of Bend Fire & Rescue Department is actively recruiting for one(1) Full-Time Fire Warehouse/Logistics Technician I.
This opportunity is represented by the City of Bend Employees Association (COBEA), and is FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible) position.
This is the entry-level of the Facilities Maintenance Technician series, does not supervise staff and works under moderate supervision under the direction of a Fire Warehouse/Logistics Coordinator.
This class performs semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on the City’s public buildings and grounds, including the electronic security door systems, office relocations, and all aspects of building remodeling construction including basic plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application that includes all of the following items: The online application via NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings) Attached formal Cover Letter (required) Attached formal Resume (required) Attached valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing (if applicable) Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran’s preference.
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Applications received by Monday, February 5th, 2024 (02/05/2024) at 12:00 pm (noon) PST, will receive preference for initial review, but position shall be Open Until Filled.
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions Include: The information provided below encompasses the essential functions and capabilities linked with this position.
Duties and Responsibilities The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.
Performs a variety of routine maintenance activities, which may include: scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, replacing light bulbs; replacing doors, locks, and handles; painting; and/or, performing other related activities.
Performs basic plumbing maintenance and repair; unplugs sinks, toilets and drains.
Performs basic carpentry duties in the installation of shelves, doors and windows, bulletin boards and signs; tapes, muds and paints damaged interior/exterior walls.
Builds, repairs and maintains office furniture and equipment; installs and moves modular office furniture.
Maintains records on all maintenance and repair activities.
Assists Fire Warehouse/Logistics Coordinator in more complex maintenance and repair tasks.
Assist in winter snow removal operations.
Assists in the day-to-day functions of the warehouses including organizing, stocking, and inventory documentation.
Helps maintain appropriate levels of inventory and supplies required to complete building maintenance and repairs.
Delivers necessary equipment to fire stations as requested.
Performs related duties as necessary to achieve the objectives of the position.
Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of: Building construction principles and practices; Building materials; Safe work methods; and General building maintenance principles and practices.
Skill Profile The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
General building maintenance principles and practices.
Basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical Fabricating office items; Repairing standard building facilities; Maintaining appropriate inventory levels; Coordinating activities between multiple departments; Using a computer and related software applications; Safe work methods; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.
sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Ability Requirements The following capabilities are required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, intense noises and local travel.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.
E.
D.
) and at least one year of experience in building construction, maintenance, and woodworking; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing and Certification Requirements: Driver's License Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Employee Benefit OverviewAugust 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024 Regular Full Time Benefits:Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.
) High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Medical, Vision and Prescription CoverageUnderwritten by PacificSource Health Plans Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium.
Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.
Employee monthly premium: Employee Employee & Dependents Full-time Employees $ 62.
76 $156.
90 Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $156.
90 $392.
24 Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $313.
80 $784.
48 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)Third Party Administrator - PacificSource Administrators (PSA)This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses.
Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee’s VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information).
Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion: Employee Employee & DependentsFull-time Employees HRA (Comp – A) $2,000 $4,000 Coinsurance (Med – G) $1,250 $1,781Part-time 1 Employees HRA (Comp – A) $1,500 $3,000(30-39 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med – G) $937.
50 $1,335.
75Part-time 2 Employees HRA (Comp – A) $1,000 $2,000(20-29 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med – G) $625 $890.
50Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.
First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.
Dental PlanUnderwritten by MODA$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.
Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium: Employee with/without DependentsFull-time Employees $12.
70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $31.
74Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $63.
48 VEBA PlanAdministered by HRA VEBAIndividual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year.
The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation.
The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability PlansUnderwritten by New York LifeGroup Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000.
Coverage includes person accidentcoverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.
Group Long-term Disability Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.
67% of employee’s covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.
Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are elgibile for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System.
Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period.
Contributions on the employee’s behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period.
The City makes “employer” contribution based on the employee’s Tier I, II or OPSRP member status.
The City also makes the “employee” member contribution of 6% of salary.
For complete PERS program details, visit the website https://www.
oregon.
gov/pers Employee Assistance ProgramUnderwritten by CanopyThis City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general.
Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction: AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered) MASA ground and air ambulance membership 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement_______________________________________________________________________Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.
) High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Medical, Vision, Prescription coverageUnderwritten by PacificSource Health PlansFull-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium.
Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage.
However, there is family coverage avaliable should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.
Employee monthly premium: Employee Employee & Dependents Full-time Employees $ 62.
76 $1,004.
11 Deductible $2,000 $4,000 Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care Uthrough pre-tax payroll deduction.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System.
Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period.
Contributions on the employee’s behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period.
The City makes “employer” contribution based on the employee’s Tier I, II or OPSRP member status.
The City also makes the “employee” member contribution of 6% of salary.
For complete PERS program details, visit the website https://www.
oregon.
gov/pers Employee Assistance ProgramUnderwritten by CanopyThis City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general.
Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction: MASA ground and air ambulance membership 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square RetirementIf you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.
Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.