The Crested Butte Fire Protection District strives to be an employer of choice within our region hiring individuals committed to public service, personal integrity and professional excellence. Our employees serve as key players in a diverse team working together to protect our community.
CBFPD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Current Openings
Fleet and Facilities Manager
Full job description can be found here
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFPD) located in the scenic Elk Mountains of the Upper Gunnison River Valley of Colorado is seeking a candidate to serve as our Fleet and Facilities Manager to oversee our current fleet of 24 vehicles, 4 stations and 4 employee housing units. This position will perform general light maintenance work and coordinate outside repair work as needed under the supervision of the Assistant Chief – Logistics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Automotive Repair Skills
General Maintenance Skills
Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Communications and Organizational Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
3 – 5 Years of Experience in Maintenance Work
One or More ASE Automotive Repair Certifications
Familiarity with Emergency Vehicles
Knowledge or Experience with Building Repair and Systems
Work Location: 306 Maroon Avenue, Crested Butte, Colorado 81224.
Anticipated Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Starting Salary Range: $60,900 – $72,500 Annually or $29.28 – $34.86 per hour – DOQ
Benefits: Health, vision and dental and life Insurance, 457 retirement plan vacation, sick and family leave, ski pass benefit.
To Apply: Interested candidates may submit application, cover letter, updated resume and copies or relevant certifications to office@cbfpd.org.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Contact Information: Assistant Chief Jeff Duke at 970-349-5333 x612 or jduke@cbfpd.org
Position Summary
Responsible for administration of the inventory, repair, and maintenance of department vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds. Oversees assigned employees when needed and coordinates with outside vendors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensures that all district apparatus and equipment is maintained and prepared for safe operation and use.
• Ensures that district facilities are operational and well maintained.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and harmonious work environment that ensures that the district equipment is ready to safely, expediently and efficiently respond to requests for service.
• Professionally represents the district to a variety of outside vendors and organizations.
• Plans and monitors budgets for vehicles, equipment and stations.
• Completes repairs of equipment and vehicles in house when practical, and coordinates major repairs with appropriate vendors.
• Completes repairs of building and grounds in house when practical, and coordinates major repairs with appropriate vendors.
• Assists with specification and purchasing of vehicles, equipment and supplies following approved purchasing and bid procedures.
• Coordinates installation and maintenance of in-vehicle technology systems. Maintains proficiency in operation of systems as needed.
• Maintains station systems such as IT network infrastructure, radio antennas, station alerting system, siren, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler systems.
• Ensures annual pump testing and ladder testing are completed and appropriate records are maintained.
• Ensures annual safety inspection of all SCBAs and maintains records pursuant to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Ensures quarterly testing of fresh air compressors and maintains records.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance records.
• Supervises, plans, evaluates, trains, motivates, directs and participates in the work assignments of assigned personnel.
• Assists with the ongoing training of new and current members.
• Performs administrative duties as needed or requested.
• Maintains positive working relationship with the public and CBFPD members.
• Operates/Drives vehicles.
• Performs and completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer