185 Firefighting jobs in Las Cruces,NM

0-1 year as a facilities maintenance worker or equivalent
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to hear and understand verbal instruction as well as other sounds such as safety alarms/ signals
Ability to communicate effectively; written and orally in English
Must be able to see without impairment for inspection purposes and ability to read small text such as product warning labels
Exposure to extreme hot and cold environments
May be exposed periodically to elevated noise and surroundings
Must be able to pass a background check and urine analysis
Must provide your own transportation to and from the facility
Work within a team environment
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with or without supervision
Strong prioritization and time management skills
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines regarding safety practices
Arithmetic to calculate amounts of materials needed and to measure materials to be laid out, cut, shaped, threaded, joined, etc.
Electrical principles and theories
The methods and techniques required in lifting, moving, stacking, storing, and protecting tools, equipment and materials
Plumbing systems and operations
Proper use and hazards of chemical materials (e.g. paints, wood primers, roof coatings, caustic acids, etc.)
Lighting fixtures including those for emergency egress routes
Ability to travel/work long rotations away from home
Stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours or more) with scheduled breaks
Short and Long-distance walking required
Use of stairs and step stools
Use force when pushing/ pulling carts that weigh on average 50lbs
Must be able to crouch, bend neck, back and torso from waist to floor, and must be able to twist from left to right and right to left
Frequently lift an average weight of 25lbs with a maximum of 50lbs, on occasion where weights may exceed 50lbs the assistance of another person or a lifting aid is mandatory
Frequently reach below waist, waist to shoulder and above shoulder with frequent neck/back/torso twisting from left to right without restriction
Perform repetitive movements at the wrist including side to side/ up or down and multiple grasps of an average of 10lbs with a maximum of 25lbs
Simple, power and fine finger manipulation for a duration of an average 12-hour shift