Fire Equipment Technician I*

Job Description

Position Overview

*This recruitment is limited to the first 75 applications and will close to the public and internal employees without notice once the limit has been reached.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Fire Equipment Technician I in the Fire Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, works in a warehouse environment to ensure the flow of goods for the Henderson Fire Department, including the ordering, receipt, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and property; performs related duties as assigned.

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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, storekeeping, equipment maintenance and/or inventory control
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess a Forklift Operator Certificate issued by a recognized agency within thirty (30) days from time of hire
• Desirable: Previous experience with purchasing and warehousing of fire and EMS supplies and equipment
• Desirable: Experience working in a warehouse
• Desirable: PPE 101 Certificate
• Desirable: MSA G1 CARE certified
• Desirable: Forklift Operator experience
• Desirable: Experience repairing small motors (chain saws, gas blowers, hydraulic extrication tools)

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, October 15, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
IAFF Contract (38-Hour Employees)
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at 3.16 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
  • Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year;
  • 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year;
  • 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; two additional days may be granted if funeral is held 500 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2026 3:00 PM Pacific