Service Center Technician

Service Center Technician I

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently accepting applications for the position of Service Center Technician I in the Service Center Department. This recruitment will be used to fill one current full-time vacancy, one full-time, limited-term vacancy, and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Tentative schedule of events:

• Monday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 pm:
  Last day to apply online
• Week of August 3, 2026:
  Oral Interviews
• Start Date:
  
  Week of August 24, 2026

Please note that the schedule of events listed above is subject to change based on Authority needs.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

To view all Service Center Technician I essential functions, knowledge, and skills requirements, please use the link provided below.

Service Center Technician I Classification Specification

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education (position requirements at entry):
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

Experience (position requirements at entry):
One (1) year of experience receiving, storing, issuing, stocking, and inventorying supplies and materials in a computerized supply environment and/or related mechanical maintenance and repair work experience

Licenses and certifications (position requirements at entry):
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver's license by time of appointment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class B driver's license within six (6) months of appointment

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status. Additionally, the incumbent with a Class B license is subject to the provisions of the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). which includes DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this classification.

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine and semi-skilled duties to repair, service, and maintain a variety of firefighting tools, safety equipment, and other related fire department apparatus; receives, stores, and issues a variety of specialized fire and emergency supplies, materials, and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Service Center Technician I is the first level in a five level Service Center Technician series. This is the entry-level classification in the Service Center Technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine duties in the Service Center including the repair and servicing of tools and equipment and the receipt, storage, and issuance of fire and emergency supplies.

As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Service Center Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level, and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

Positions in the Service Center Technician class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Service Center Technician II level are normally filled by advancement from the Service Center Technician I level; progression to the Service Center Technician II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance;

(iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Service Center Technician II level.

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory and management staff, and/or functional direction and training from a Senior Service Center Technician. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Must possess mobility to work in a warehouse environment and in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend from fire apparatus and vehicles, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor…