Utilities Generator Technician

Job Title

Utilities Technician

Job Description

Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum. Perform a broad range of difficult technical work in the service, diagnosis and repair to all systems of specialized medium, heavy-duty gas and diesel powered generators, to include automatic transfer switches and other associated equipment. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and service a variety of emergency standby generators.
• Repair, overhaul and maintain both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Fabricate. service and repair equipment as needed.
• Perform precision adjustment and calibration using varied measuring devices.
• Use hand or power tools and hoists, including a truck mounted hoist for field repair to install, remove, disassemble/assemble or adjust parts and replace units. Provide input in areas for new and replacement tools, equipment, and refurbishing existing equipment as requested.
• Do related work as required.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Perform other job functions as required.
• Perform general and major repair of another City equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance. Comprehensive knowledge of the construction, design, repair, and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized medium and heavy-duty equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the usual types of tools and equipment, as well as the special tools, gauges, machinery, and analyzing equipment used in the repair, service and maintenance of gas and diesel driven equipment.
• Ability to detect by inspection any worn, defective or improperly adjusted part of an assembly.
• Ability to lift articles weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to keep accurate and timely records of repair and service operations.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or an equivalency diploma. Five (5) years experience in performing master level mechanical/electrical repair work. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record. The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters, demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues. A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physically able to stand, walk, sit, and climb to heights of six feet, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, or speak. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) with correct color vision. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder's helmet, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed. Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to lift articles weighing more than fifty (50) pounds. Exposure to extreme temperatures, electricity, height, noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel, oils of various types, irritants, carbon monoxide, and various cleaning solutions. Work inside and outside in various weather conditions. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.