Fire Department Quartermaster

Job Summary: Performs a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance of the fire department facilities, equipment, vehicles, radios, office furniture, uniforms, and PPE. Maintains records related to uniforms, PPE, equipment, and vehicles. Works with command staff to ensure that personnel are equipped and able to perform their duties.

Essential Functions:
Regular and timely attendance at work.

Must be available to work during emergencies and natural disasters.

Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check.

Shuttle vehicles to repair centers, ensure equipment is kept in working order (ex. Flashlights, PPE, uniforms, fire department radios, office equipment, keys) , coordinate repairs to the Fire Department Administration building and Fire Stations (ex. lighting, drywall, painting, generators, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, office furniture), ordering of supplies, manages inventory, assists in equipping vehicles and communications gear, maintains MDT's and modems, tests and evaluates proposed equipment, prepares requisitions, tracks costs associated with all maintenance and purchases.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver License.

Experience working for a paramilitary organization is a plus.

High School diploma, GED or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to read and write the English language.

Ability to operate a City vehicle for business use.

Ability to perform minor repairs of equipment, such as replacing flashlight bulbs, batteries, etc.

Ability to perform minor repairs to the building, such as touching up paint, changing out locks, etc.

Ability to learn and comprehend how ambulance electrical systems function and general principals of hydraulic pumps.

Ability to climb a ladder, crawl in tight spaces and access other difficult areas to ensure maintenance of building and equipment.

Ability to clean and maintain office equipment.

Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards within offices and stations, vehicles and other areas of concern.

Ability to inventory and track large volumes of supplies and equipment.

Ability to organize work and storage areas.

Ability to learn and comprehend how wireless modems, and other Fire Department IT equipment works.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside contractors, sales personnel, co-workers and supervisors.

Ability to work with outside vendors, for example uniform sales personnel, fire extinguisher repair personnel, vehicle mechanics, government contractors, generator repair personnel and exterminators.

Ability to analyze past expenditures, expected needs and future cost projections in order to develop detailed input into equipment budget development.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Outlook e-mail systems, Word and basic computer operation skills.

Knowledge of basic safety standards within a work environment.

Knowledge of requisitions, purchase orders and general purchase contracts.

Skills in general "handyman" type activities.

Willingness to adapt to a changing environment and conform to the needs of the department.

Current Openings for Fire Department Quartermaster Jobs at City of Pearland, TX

Department	Location	Closing Date	FLSA Status	Employment Type
Fire	Pearland, TX, US	06-Jun-2026 (CST)	Non-Exempt	Full Time

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