Station Keeper

The Midway Fire District has a full-time/part-time hourly position available for a professional and highly motivated person to perform and maintain fire district buildings, grounds, and equipment. Must have good communication skills, the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, be flexible with work hours when necessary. Prior experience preferred.

Full time: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM). Starting pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance, vacation, personal and sick time, and paid holidays. Overtime will be paid for more than 40 hours worked at time and one-half.

Part time: Approximately 8 to 32 hours.

How to Apply

Please submit resume with cover letter to Midway Fire District, c/o Secretary, 200 Consaul Road, Albany, NY 12205. Cover letter and resume may also be submitted via email to MidwayFDsecretary@gmail.com.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 18 years of age or older with relevant work or experience
• Basic knowledge and abilities to perform general maintenance and use hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills are helpful
• Applicants must be an Active Interior Firefighter in a NYS Volunteer Fire Department
• Pass Fire District physical, drug screen, and background check
• Willing to respond to emergencies and snow removal
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s license with a good driving record
• Extensive knowledge of pump operations, ladders, and fire equipment as duties will concentrate in maintaining all such items utilized in fire service. Training will be provided for driving fire apparatus and running pumps and associated equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work under the discretion of the Fire District Administrative Supervisor and Commissioner in charge of Personnel
• Maintain Fire District buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Mowing, trimming of bushes and trees
• Removal of snow and ice (may require off-hours work during snowstorms); salting as needed
• Maintaining and repairing equipment
• Custodial services including but not limited to mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, floor buffing, carpet cleaning, and garbage removal
• Assist with setup and breakdown for meetings and events as requested
• Fire Apparatus and Equipment
• Clean, fuel, maintain, and perform daily truck/equipment checks
• Perform minor apparatus/equipment repairs
• Participate in community outreach events when requested
• Additional tasks as requested by Chief Officers
• Must qualify as a driver on all District vehicles and apparatus. Training will be provided, but prior experience is preferred.
• All other duties as assigned by the Fire District Administrative Supervisor, Board of Fire Commissioners, and/or Fire Chief or designee

All Employees are “at will” and may be terminated from employment at any time with or without notice, and with or without cause.