Training Support Technician I - Industrial Fire

Job Title

Training Support Technician I - Industrial Fire

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.59 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Training Support Technician I – Industrial Fire

$20.59 per hour

1 Full-Time Position

College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Training Support Technician I, aids the Industrial Program and various training programs relating to emergency service departments on the Brayton Fire Field. Includes direct student contact, conducting preventative maintenance, and minor to major repairs to training props in assigned area. Acts as a safety evaluator during hands-on live fire training scenarios. Recognizes health risks, proper PPE, and analyzes risk. Responsible for tracking all consumable use during all Industrial Program training deliveries, completing required consumable reports, and delivering those reports to the responsible parties prior to set deadlines.

This position reports to the Training Support Foreman.

Qualifications of the Role

• High School Diploma/GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of maintenance or construction repair related experience.

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Must be able to obtain certification from TEEX for operation in Forklift, Material Handler, and Man-Lift.

• Must be able to obtain and hold CPR/First Aid/AED certification and an Online Skills Evaluation certification.

• Must be able to obtain NFPA 470 Online Awareness and Operations.

• Must be able to obtain Texas Railroad Commission certification for DOT Cylinder Filler and Service and Installation.

• Must be able to obtain NFPA 1081 Exterior and NFPA 1081 Interior w/ ProBoard certifications.

Equivalency: Will consider no prior experience with a degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university.  

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System. TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums. Family enrollment is available.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

• 12-15 paid holidays per year.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Wellness programs and release time.

• Access to online learning platforms.

• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.

• Leadership development programs

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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