JOB TITLE: GENERATOR TECHNICIAN
JOB CODE: 93850
DEFINITION: This is specialized and skilled work in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of industrial, commercial, or multi-unit residential generators.
An employee in this job diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electrical problems in standby and commercial generators and associated components. Work involves diagnosing and troubleshooting diesel, gas, and propane generator, natural gas engine fuel systems; repairing and replacing fuel systems and fuel system components; diagnosing, repairing, replacing, and calibrating electronic controls and sensors; commissioning new generators; and implementing and maintaining a corresponding preventive maintenance program. Work also includes the installation of standby generators and transfer switches in collaboration with other trades employees. Work is performed independently and is reviewed upon completion for adherence to guidelines and to quality and timeliness standards.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)
- Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains components of generators including engines, alternators, fuel systems, voltage regulators, cooling and exhaust systems, lubrication systems, battery chargers, control panels, transfer switches, and their respective components.
- Utilizes computerized equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot generator failure conditions, including mechanical faults and problems with onboard electronics such as control panels, computer control units, circuitry, and sensors.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots generator engine fuel system problems; and repairs and replaces fuel systems, including diesel fuel injectors, pumps, and other related components.
- Troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, and maintains transfer switches.
- Coordinates with other trades employees to install concrete pads, place generator equipment, and connect electrical feeds from generators into buildings.
- Performs and logs regular preventive maintenance, including load-bank testing, checking for leaks and worn parts, taking oil samples, ordering and installing replacement parts, making adjustments and enhancements, and inspecting the operation of equipment.
- Utilizes hand tools and electronic testing equipment such as computerized diagnostic equipment, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and multimeters.
- Reads, interprets, and applies electrical and mechanical schematics and manufacturer manuals in the installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of generators and transfer switches.
- Utilizes personal protective equipment and follows safety procedures, including lockout-tagout.
- Operates motorized vehicles.
- Performs related work as required.
- Three years of skilled experience in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of generators, which includes one year of skilled experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel generators.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
