Description Looking for a rewarding career in the Fire/EMS field. Maplewood Fire/EMS is looking for non-traditional applicants to create career opportunities in the Fire/EMS field. Why work for Maplewood.
CHECK IT OUT HERE. Cadets will perform paraprofessional work as a uniformed, non-sworn Fire Department employee, assist the Fire Department staff in several functions such as fire prevention, public fire/EMS education, data mining, and administrative support. This position will receive hands-on and observational, professional experience in the field of fire suppression, Emergency Medical Services, community risk reduction, emergency management while developing valuable customer service and professional skills.
This is a casual part-time position (non-benefit earning) generally working 14 hours or less per week. Tentative Hiring Timeline: Information Session - May 21 at 11am or May 27 at 5:30pm North Fire Station Virtual Interview - Week of June 8th Second Interview - Week of June 15th Completion of background investigation - Late June Pre employment psychological evaluation and medical evaluations - Late June Start mid July Essential Duties and Responsibilities Completes minimum training required for employment as a full-time firefighter/EMT or firefighter/paramedic with the Maplewood Fire Department. Participates in job shadowing opportunities to prepare for possible employment as a full-time firefighter/paramedic Assists in planning and implementation of community based public education programs.
Conducts or assists with Fire and EMS community risk reduction activities. Attends training opportunities as available. Completes forms and reports as required.
Assists in the routine maintenance and cleaning of Fire/EMS vehicles including transport to and from repair facilities. Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by Department personnel. Working Conditions WORKING CONDITIONS The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Employees sit occasionally but may occasionally walk or stand for some periods of time. This classification involves physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express and exchange ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels. Physical Exertion (Pounds) Up to 10 Frequent Up to 25 Frequent Up to 50 Occasional Up to 100 Occasional 100 or more Seldom Environmental Exposures Work near moving mechanical parts Seldom Work in high, precarious places Seldom Toxic or caustic chemicals Seldom Outdoor weather conditions Frequent Extreme Cold, non-weather Seldom Extreme Heat, non-weather Seldom Noise Level Loud The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be currently enrolled in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or a related field OR ability to become enrolled within six months of date of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent out-of-state license.