Generator Technician

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GENERATOR TECHNICIAN

Advanced work in coordinating, overseeing, instructing and participating with key personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance and repair of Stand-by Generators, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment related to treatment plant facilities and all related equipment.

Essential Job Functions

Job assignments include, but are not limited to the following:

Plans, organizes, participates and directs the work of key personnel and/or contractors in the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of Stand-by Generators and to also include pumps, motors, pipework, electrical and all appurtenances to Water/Wastewater/Reclaim treatment facilities.

Instructs key personnel and/or contractors in safe practices and proper work methods. Provides technical instructions as required and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established work methods and practices are followed. Perform and participate with safe practices of confined space entries as required. Coordinates with other departments and contractors for installation, repair and maintenance assignments as needed.

Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity and completeness. Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel. Installs, overhauls, repairs, services and maintains Stand-by Generators and related equipment such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, back check and any other equipment as needed.

Performs potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance and inspection activities. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains all treatment facilities, housekeeping, vehicle and grounds maintenance. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs for Stand-by Generators and pumping equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints, pencil sketches or written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a variety of mechanic's tools and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection, treatment plant maintenance; plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
• Skill with operating various size Boom and Crane trucks, Articulating Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Fork Lifts and other equipment as needed.
• Skills in the proper use of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. To include computerized based work order system.
• Must have home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
• Performs and assists in confine space entries.
• Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implementation appropriate safety precautions.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years of directly related experience in industrial or commercial mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs and/or water, wastewater or reclaim water field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a Confined Space Certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Must obtain and maintain a Mobile Crane Signal and Mobile Crane Rigging within one (1) year from date of hire. Must obtain Generators and Emergency Power Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. Must obtain Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. FWPCOA Utility Maintenance III Certification preferred.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000