Technician, Emergency Generator

About the Position

Under the direction of the Building Maintenance Management team, we are seeking a candidate skilled in emergency generator maintenance and repairs. Responsibilities will include performing thorough diagnostics, replacing parts, monitoring and replacing oil and fluid levels, conducting safety and preventative maintenance (PM) inspections, and updating maintenance and repair records. The Howard County Public School System has over 95 industrial diesel and natural gas generators ranging from 25kW to 500kW from brands like Cummins, Caterpillar, Kohler, Generac, and MTU.

They provide critical backup power to support life safety equipment, fire suppression, food storage, water and heating systems, and IT technology systems.

• High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application).
• Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
• Three (3) years of experience as a generator or automotive mechanic.

• ASE Certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

• Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record with two or fewer points.

• Conduct safety and preventative maintenance (PM) inspections on emergency generators to keep them operational and 100% reliable for all school and office building locations system-wide.
• Monitor oil and fluid levels, belts, hoses, batteries, and update maintenance and repair records.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make all critical and applicable repairs and adjustments.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, test and adjust assemblies, conduct generator pre‑start and start‑ups in accordance with the manufacturer checklist.
• Use resistive load bank equipment for testing and repair of generators.
• Perform operational tests and preventive maintenance inspections on a scheduled basis.
• Perform required oil changes and tune‑ups.
• Service or replace filters, belts, hoses, batteries, and any other expendable parts of various school system generators.
• Report to management life‑cycle replacement schedules and assist with design reviews for replacements.
• Maintain automatic transfer switches and associated electrical gear to ensure operational effectiveness of the Emergency Generator Systems.
• Ensure fuel levels are maintained for effective run times.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.

The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment to minimize the frequency and severity of work‑related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job. The employee is further responsible for correcting conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting them to the appropriate administrator.

The employee is responsible for the safety and maintenance condition of their assigned vehicle.

• Thorough understanding of electricity and how electricity functions as related to engine generators.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment break‑downs and failures.
• Ability to read technical manuals, disassemble and reassemble, and use testing devices, such as ammeters and voltmeters, to identify problems.
• Ability to complete inspections, preventive maintenance, correct deficiencies, and keep records for the entire fleet of emergency generators.
• Ability to run load‑bank tests on diesel and natural gas generators.
• Maintain cooling systems on generators, check and adjust belts, grease bearings, and monitor coolant levels.
• Ability to make wiring modifications to control circuits and electrical apparatus including automatic transfer switches.
• Thorough understanding of automatic transfer switches and operation from normal to emergency power sources.
• Hands‑on experience working on power generation units, diesel and/or natural gas engines, and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS).
• Inspecting, maintaining,…