Fleet Services Technician, Boston EMS

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Under general supervision performs all duties/responsibilities of a Fleet Services Technician-Class III as well as, technical/skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair & preventive maintenance on complex automotive, light truck & special equipment.

Performs technical and skilled inspection, diagnosis, modification, repair and preventive maintenance on all EMS vehicles including ambulances, vans, cushmans, buses, marine engines, various makes/model of special use vehicles & all other related Fleet support equipment.

Diagnoses and repairs transmission, fuel, air conditioning coolant, brake, electrical, suspension & steering system. Performs preventive/scheduled maintenance & bumper to bumper analysis as required by EMS Fleet Mgmt procedures.

Performs analysis/diagnosis/repair on vehicles involving safety related equipment i.e., anti-lock brake system, air bags, electronic warning systems within passenger compartment & non-safety related equipment.

Repairs/rebuilds/replaces chassis body components performs engine and transmission/transaxle repairs. Operates dept light truck vehicles & automotive equipment as necessary, including ramp trucks, tow trucks, snow removal and specialty equipment, as is required. Maintains/cleans garage and workspace areas.

May supervise Fleet Technicians of a lower grade; assists FST - Class I, as needed.

Performs other duties as required.

City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.

A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.

Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.

Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.

Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.

The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.

Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.

The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

40 hours/week, varied hours

This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.