Fire Equipment Technician II (Fire District)
Salary
$40,851.20 - $59,113.60 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-43204-01
Department
Fire District
Opening Date
05/30/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
THIS IS A FIRE DISTRICT POSITION ONLY
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is recruiting for a Fire Equipment Technician II to perform as a working leader in the Support Services Division. Fire Equipment Technicians are an integral part of ensuring our firefighter crews have the best safety equipment to perform their jobs and serve our citizens. These positions are responsible for gathering price quotes; ordering supplies and equipment; receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing equipment, property, materials and supplies; completing inventory; and maintaining records of capital equipment acquisitions, dispositions, and transfers. Additionally, positions are responsible for making minor equipment repairs, sanitizing uniforms, and providing logistical support to fire incidents.
For more detailed information, view the Fire Equipment Technician job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific Benefits refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding MOU
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
License: A valid California Class C Drivers License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. May be required to obtain a CA Class B Drivers License, depending on assignment.
Certification: Must obtain a valid California Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card) verifying completion of S-130, S-190, and I-200 training courses (provided by the department) within 12 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Physical: Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs.; frequent sitting, walking, standing, and bending.
Work Hours: Will be required to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet one of the following options:
Option 1:One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Fire Equipment Technician I, which includes gathering price quotes, ordering supplies, and receiving, storing, issuing, and inventorying supplies and materials in a fire agency warehouse.
Option 2:
One (1) year of experience with primary responsibility for performing purchasing duties, including researching products, obtaining price quotes, and ordering supplies/equipment.
Option 3:
Two (2) years of full-time experience routinely performing inventory management or inventory control duties which includes receiving, storing, or issuing in a warehouse environment.
Note: Department store or general storefront inventory is not considered qualifying experience.
NOTE: Ensure your work history clearly details qualifying experience, including your experience in receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing uniforms, equipment, and supplies; experience inspecting and repairing fire equipment; specific purchasing duties; experience with a computerized inventory and purchasing system; and the computer programs/software you utilize to perform your related duties.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in researching, ordering, and issuing Fire District equipment, along with utilizing a computerized inventory system and possess at least 2 years of experience working with Microsoft Office. Experience working in a public safety or medical environment ordering uniforms, public safety equipment, and medical supplies and working in a centralized purchasing environment is also desirable. In addition, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and possess experience working directly with vendors.
Selection Process
Examination: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the closing of this recruitment. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (PDF) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
General Fire Support
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed and clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application under job duties in order to be appropriately evaluated.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Indicate your availability to work on-call as needed in order to provide assistance to incidents and other events after hours and weekends.
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Qualifying Option: Indicate the option under which you are applying:
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Qualifying Experience: Provide the name of your Employer where you gained your qualifying experience. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in the Work History section of your application.
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Primary Experience: Indicate the primary responsibilities you performed for the employer noted above. Ensure you have detailed these responsibilities in your work history.
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Purchasing Experience: Describe your specific experience and responsibilities with purchasing supplies utilizing purchasing programs and inventory management systems, especially SAP; include the system you used for each qualifying employer. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Researching Experience: Describe your specific experience and responsibilities with researching supplies and/or equipment. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Warehouse/Inventory Experience: Describe your daily experience performing inventory management or inventory control duties which includes receiving, storing, or issuing supplies and materials in a warehouse-type environment. Also include experience conducting periodic and year-end inventory audits, methods used, and computer programs utilized. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Microsoft Office: Please provide the 1) months of experience, 2) skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced), and 3) reason for using each of the following:
Example: Microsoft Word, 36 months, advanced. Create and manage templates; insert and modify graphics; develop correspondence, memoranda and reports. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Forklift Experience: Describe your experience driving a forklift. List the type of forklift, any certificates received and where training was completed. If no forklift experience, indicate "N/A."
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Certifications: Indicate the certifications you possess. Be sure to attach copies of the certifications and/or your CICCS Red Card.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs