Electronic Equipment Technician II - Generator Technician Apply
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Performs complex tasks related to testing, troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing building emergency and other full generators systems and system components. Troubleshoots and repairs live electrical circuits, working with voltages from 0-600 volts. Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs generator components such as alternators, speed controls, regulators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown devices, 12- and 24-volt battery systems, cooling systems, fuel systems including day tanks, block heaters and other generator components. Diagnoses and repairs emergency generators and ATS switches. Performs preventive maintenance on Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Caterpillar, Katolight, and MTU engines. Performs site inspection and maintains a clean and neat work site. Enforces local, state, and national fire and electrical building safety codes and insurance requirements. Performs related duties as required; duties are performed under general supervision. May lead Electronic Equipment Tech Is in the performance of their duties. Develops/maintains a current knowledge of local, state and national codes as well as equipment/technologies associated with commercial building generator systems. Works under the general direction and supervision of a chief building engineer and/or a facilities manager.
Note: This position is considered essential personnel and maybe subject to callback and overtime.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the electronic and electromechanical principles and processes relevant to the assigned area;
- Ability to diagnose complex problems and malfunctions in electronic equipment and systems, and to prescribe solutions;
- Ability to plan, schedule, and complete installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment and systems;
- Ability to read and work from manuals, schematics, and drawings;
- Ability to operate the required power and hand tools and test equipment;
- Ability to train new and less experienced technicians;
- Ability to keep accurate records and generate accurate reports;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and customers.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or EGSA (Electrical Generating System Association) certified in diesel engine repair and maintenance.
- Valid Sate of Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. Stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds for short periods of time. Carry up to 60pounds. Frequently work near moving parts. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces. Must be able to climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multistory (up to 12 stories) buildings in the Department's portfolio. Pushing/pulling involving use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s); Reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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