This position maintains the water flow and working conditions of all fire hydrants within the City of Columbia water system to ensure that all hydrants are in good working order to include painting, greasing, keeping adjacent areas free of vegetation growth and debris as well as maintaining accurate records of hydrant inspections or maintenance and maintains a computer generated database to record historical date on hydrants. Assists the SCBA Technician in testing, maintaining and repairing breathing apparatus for Fire Department employees; assists in stocking and maintaining inventory of parts, materials and supplies for use in assigned department division; provides related training; performs related technical work; and performs other routine clerical, bookkeeping and supply delivery work as required. May oversee the work of assigned staff for the upkeep and acceptable appearance of all Fire Department buildings. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to fire hazards, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, airborne particles, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals, explosives; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
