Utilities Generator Technician Senior

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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.

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 of all systems of specialized medium, heavy‑duty gas‑ and diesel‑powered generators, including automatic transfer switches and other associated equipment, with a heavy emphasis on diesel engines. Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance program, order needed parts for repairs, and keep track of stocked items. Work is performed under general supervision.

• 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 refurbish existing equipment as requested.
• Diagnose repair and oversee maintenance of seventy‑six diesel‑powered generators.
• Order and stock required spare parts, maintain inventory.
• Oversee and schedule work of other generator technicians.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Perform general and major repair of other 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.
• Perform other job functions as required.

• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City‑wide basis.
• Performs all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.

High school graduate or an equivalency diploma with 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. Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Thorough knowledge in repairs of diesel engines; ASC certification preferable but not required. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with procurement of products and services.

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. The 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.

The abilities expected of all employees include responding to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies; being appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image; reporting for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by assignments or orders; notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with rules;

conforming with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrating a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operating and caring for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within specified parameters; and…