Logistics Technician I

Logistics Technician

Under direct supervision, the Logistics Technician performs day-to-day tasks that provide logistical support for the fire department. This position assists with the receipt, distribution, tracking, and maintenance of equipment and materials while ensuring compliance with established safety and purchasing procedures. The Technician is expected to provide courteous, timely, and effective internal customer service to fire department personnel.

Essential Duties & Required Qualifications :

• Performs the receipt, storage, delivery, and distribution of equipment, materials, and supplies following established procedures.
• Assists with purchasing by obtaining quotes, processing purchase requests, and tracking deliveries.
• Prepares equipment and PPE for inspection, testing, or calibration and maintains related records.
• Delivers and retrieves equipment for maintenance or repair; performs minor upkeep on small equipment (cleaning, fueling, and readiness checks).
• Tracks service status, updates logs, and prepares inventory usage reports for review by the Logistics Officer.
• Submits facility maintenance requests and assists with scheduling and follow-up under direction of the Logistics Officer.
• Performs inventory counts, updates inventory databases, and distributes supplies / equipment as directed.
• Completes required training and applies proper handling procedures for equipment, PPE, and supplies.
• Provides logistical support during emergency incidents, training exercises, and special events, including 24 / 7 response when called.
• Accurately updates electronic and paper records for uniforms, equipment, and supplies; assists with documentation to meet NFPA, ISO, and accreditation requirements.
• Operates assigned tools, vehicles, and warehouse equipment safely and reports issues promptly.
• Follows established safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions or damaged equipment to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience :

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Preferred Education and Certifications :

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Physical Demands & Additional Information :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance, compile and maintain a variety of records and files, and lift 50 pounds individually and 100 pounds with assistance. The employee will be required to work in environments that are not climate controlled, including warehouses, fire stations, and outdoor areas. The employee may be exposed to high heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, biological hazards, and inclement weather while performing job duties. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered. Tools and Equipment Used :

Working Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in storerooms, warehouses, fire stations, and outdoor settings that may not be climate controlled. The employee may regularly encounter high heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, biological hazards, and varying weather conditions. Driving will be required during the course of carrying out deliveries and pickups. Limited office work will also be performed for record keeping and administrative tasks.