Salary : $60,350.16 - $77,345.42 Annually
Location : Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 6324-25E-01
Division: Technical Services Division
Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Summary Statement

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking an experienced technician for our Generator Technician position. The Generator Technician works under direction, installs and maintains gas and diesel power generating plants and related electrical equipment in communication sites throughout the state; involves irregular hours and extensive in-state travel. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification.

This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies. Apply promptly; application period may close without notice.

Must successfully complete the examination process.
Written Exam 100% weighted
For additional information about the exam process please review the Exam Plan.

If you have a disability which may require an accommodation,
please notify in writing prior to the test date.

Essential Functions (not intended to be all inclusive)

1. Performs preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability to ensure uninterrupted power and continuous air supply to critical facilities, equipment and systems.

2. Repairs and maintains remote standby generator systems and prime power generators, to maintain and provide a reliable communications system and electric power to DPS employees.

3. Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees.

4. Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition, prevent degradation of state property and systems, and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service.

5. Installs, repairs and maintains new and replacement generator systems to enhance communications systems reliability.

6. Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates and updates generator systems and wiring to improve reliability and to assure dependability and safety and compliance.

7. Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, conduit wiring, receptacle lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power in DPS buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restore operation of non-functioning equipment.

8. Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g. evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses.

9. Welds various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g. racks, shelves, stands for equipment, etc.).

10. Analyzes electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings, and installs, repairs, calibrates, services or replaces electrical devices and systems to prevent overload.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

1. arithmetic to calculate amounts of materials needed and to measure materials to be laid out, cut, shaped, threaded, and joined.
2. local/state/federal plumbing codes to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work which will meet code requirements.
3. local/state/federal building codes to perform building maintenance and repair work which will meet code requirements.
4. local/state/federal plumbing codes to perform installation, maintenance, and repair work which will meet code requirements.
5. proper use and hazards of chemical materials (e.g. paints, wood primers, roof coatings, caustic acids).
6. applications of utility, generator, and UPS power and under what circumstances they are to be used.
7. generator system circuit boards.
8. fabrication techniques and equipment required.
9. math for calculations.
10. survival skills.
11. electrical principles and theories.
12. plumbing systems and operations.

Skill in:

1. repairing diesel, propane, and natural gas engines.
2. repairing large generators and alternators.
3. diagnosing and repairing generators (e.g. propane gas, natural gas, and diesel powered systems).
4. testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various tools and meters to determine appropriate repairs.
5. the correct selection and safe use of various applicable hand, power and specialty tools.
6. troubleshooting diesel engines, 3-phase generators, and transfer switches as they apply to various equipment and systems when voltage, amperage, cycles and phases show defects.
7. the installation of emergency standby generator systems.
8. inspecting and determining repairs and replacements of materials and equipment.
9. accurately reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches and schematics as they relate to buildings and utilities services systems.
10. correctly applying methods, practices, and procedures in preventative maintenance, inspection, repair, renovation, and minor construction of buildings and utilities.

Ability to:

1. respond to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs.
2. work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.
3. move heavy objects in compliance with OSHA regulations.
4. work with a minimum of supervision.
5. bend, crawl, and kneel to access areas requiring repair or installation.
6. safely operate state vehicles and/or construction equipment in all weather conditions.
7. travel extensively as work load and schedule demands change.
8. work individually or as a team member to complete work assignments satisfactorily.
9. accurately sketch, read and understand water, gas, electric or air piping layouts.
10. understand and prioritize work plans to complete assignments with quality work.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma and two (2) years of journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of standby generator and/or uninterrupted power supply systems. Education or technical training in a field related to power generating plants or related electrical equipment through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent, accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. One year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver license.

Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.

Must successfully complete the examination process.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
A summary of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Benefits is linked
01

Do you possess a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02

How do you meet the required journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of standby generator and/or uninterrupted power supply systems?

• Have at least 2 years of journey-level experience
• Have the combined experience and education to equal at least 2 years of journey-level experience
• None of the above

03

Do you possess education or technical training in a field related to power generating plants or related electrical equipment through a recognized trade union, technical school, college or university?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered yes to question 3, please provide specific details about your education and/or technical training. Provide school name, etc.NOTE: Education or technical training may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. One year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university.
05

Do you, or will you be able to, possess a valid Arizona driver license by the starting date?

• Yes
• No

06

I have read, understand, and agree to the requirements and working conditions associated with this classification.

• Yes
• No

07

Are you legally entitled to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

08

I understand if selected for a position, I will take a polygraph and answer questions regarding my background including any past drug use. Providing untruthful or misleading answers will result in disqualification. I certify the responses I provide to the following questions regarding my prior drug use will be true and accurate to the best of my recollection.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or an offense which would be a felony if committed in the state of Arizona?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you ever sold, produced, cultivated, or transported marijuana, or any other drug, for sale?

• Yes
• No

11

Please select the option below which details any marijuana usage (e.g., THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, or marijuana edibles) legally or illegally within the last two (2) years.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

12

Please select the option below which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony within the last seven (7) years. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

13

Please select the option below which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony since turning 21 years of age. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

14

Please select the option below which details any dangerous drug, illegal narcotic or vaporous substance usage NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition or used in a bona fide religious ceremony during your lifetime. (Does not include marijuana or heroin.)

• None
• 1 time
• 2 - 3 times
• 4 - 5 times
• 6 - 8 times
• More than 8 times

15

Please select the option below which details any Adderall or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

16

Please select the option below which details any steroid or similar drug usage within the last three (3) years NOT prescribed by a physician for the purpose of treating a medical condition.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

17

Please select the option below which details your heroin usage over your lifetime.

• None
• 1 - 5 times
• 6 - 10 times
• 11 - 20 times
• 21 - 30 times
• More than 30 times

Required Question