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Airport Firefighter / EMT – Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!   Full and Part-time Opportunities

Sa lary : Full-time : $20.50 per hour, ($55,432 / average annual compensation)

Work Hours : 16-hour shifts

We are hiring  Airport Firefighter EMT’s with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment

Job Summary :

This is skilled firefighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing aircraft, structural, ground equipment and other fires : in answering emergency calls, and in operation and maintenance of fire department equipment and apparatus (level one maintenance only). Work involves training for and participating in duties of protecting life and property by firefighting and rescue activities. Employees of this class are required to learn and participate in the operation of apparatus and the performance of hazardous tasks under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings. Although firefighting and rescue work are the most difficult and responsible areas of activity, the major portion of time is spent in routine duties in the care and maintenance of fire department property and equipment, training and studying methods, techniques, and organization.

Examples of What You Will Do :

• Respond to all actual, potential, or simulated aircraft, hazardous materials (HAZMAT), structural and EMS incidents at the Orlando Executive Airport and make decisions determining the best method of response.
• Act as a first responder to medical emergencies involving airport patrons and / or employees and provide basic first aid within limits of personal safety.
• Ensure the station apparatus, equipment and spare equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for service at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring all daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual vehicle and equipment inspections are completed.
• Perform inspections of buildings, structures, fueling facilities and fueling vehicles for fire safety hazards and the elimination of such hazards.
• Responsible for prompt and proper completion of required reports.
• Assist in the implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan and respond accordingly.
• Attend required training classes and train other employees / airport tenants as needed.
• Responds to all calls dispatched on Airport property.
• Responsible for driving emergency vehicles, navigating, operating the audible warning devices, listening to and responding to radio communications.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe response and arrival of crew and apparatus to emergency scenes when driving apparatus.
• Assist or conduct all fire prevention classes and inspections while on shift.
• Control ingress / egress into and / or out of Airport property at various times
• This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends, holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
• Must be able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends to include scheduled and unscheduled overtime and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Perform other duties assigned

Position Minimum Requirements

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage. Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued. For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match. We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.