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Firefighter

Greenville, Texas

Job ID 14938
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title:   Firefighter B 

Job Code: 14938

Job Location:    Greenville, TX

Schedule:  48/96 (Two Days On-Duty/Four Days Off-Duty) (C-shift)

Job Description:

Primarily the Firefighter responds to Aircraft, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Structural Fire, Wildland Fire and other emergencies on the L3Harris-Greenville (L3Harris) Majors Field footprint.  Secondarily, the firefighter is responsible for enforcing the L3Harris Fire Prevention program on the facility

Responds to all emergencies ensuring all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is donned properly prior to entering the emergency apparatus.  Conducts daily and post emergency inspections of all apparatus an equipment including assigned PPE; reporting discrepancies to their Fire Lieutenant.  Conducts monthly fire extinguisher inspections documenting each inspection in the Inspect-N-Track inspection software platform.  Conducts quarterly fire prevention inspections on assigned L3Harris facilities, documenting the inspection on the L3Harris Fire Prevention Inspection Report, advising their Fire Lieutenant of any discrepancies.  Conducts monthly Fire Control Valve inspections, documenting the inspections on the Fire Control Valve Inspection Report.   While wearing PPE conducts stand-by services on all Hazardous Operations defined by National Aeronautical Standard 3306.  Maintains proficiency as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician Basic through the L3Harris Fire Department Training program. Maintains the Fire Station and Apparatus in a constant VIP Visit ready status.  Completes other tasks as assigned by the Senior Supervisor, Firefighter (Fire Lieutenant), Associate Manager, Firefighter (Assistant Chief), Manager, Firefighter (Fire Chief).

Participates in the L3Harris Fire Department Physical Training Program; successfully completing initial and semi-annual aerobic capacity test with an aerobic capacity of ≥ 12 Metabolic Equivalents (METs) in accordance with NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, Chapter 8.  Maintains physical condition in accordance with NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, Chapter 7.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to Aircraft, EMS, Hazardous Materials, Structural Fire, Wildland Fire and other emergencies on the L3Harris-Greenville Majors Field footprint. 
  • Responsible for enforcing the L3Harris Fire Prevention program on the facility.
  • Conducts daily and post emergency inspections of all apparatus an equipment including assigned PPE.
  • Conducts monthly fire extinguisher inspections documenting each inspection in the Inspect-N-Track inspection software platform. 
  • Conducts quarterly fire prevention inspections on assigned L3Harris facilities, documenting the inspection on the L3Harris Fire Prevention Inspection Report, advising their Fire Lieutenant of any discrepancies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance, which requires US citizenship
  • Must pass and maintain a National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments Physical Exam.
    • Initially Before Hiring
    • Annually
  • Must pass and maintain an aerobic capacity test in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582, Aerobic Capacity Test.
    • Minimum Passing Aerobic Capacity: ≥12 METs
    • Initially Before Hiring
    • Semi-Annually
  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Basic (Fire Fighter II) 
  • Current Texas State Department of Health Services/National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Emergency Medical Technician -Basic Certification.
  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification within one year.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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