Job Description

FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Position - GENERATOR TECHNICIAN I, II, III

Salary Generator Technician I - $18.05hr

Salary Generator Technician II- $21.94hr

Salary Generator Technician III - $24.18hr

**Internal Candidates should apply via Polk One - Me Section**

NOW OFFERING $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic.

Generator Technician I

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs semi-skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair, and servicing of diesel and propane-powered generators and related fuel site equipment. Work involves routine preventive maintenance, field repairs, and documentation to support the safe and reliable operation of County-owned systems.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Generator Maintenance and Repair

• Performs semi-skilled mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of diesel and/or propane-powered generators.
• Troubleshoots, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles generator components of various sizes and types, either independently or in support of other staff.
• Conducts preventive maintenance, including oil and filter changes, cleaning, and painting.
• Performs repairs both in the shop and at field locations.
• Uses hand tools, electric tools, air-powered tools, and related shop equipment.
• Completes and maintains repair orders, parts requisitions, time sheets, and other required documentation.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls, as needed.

Fuel Site Equipment

• Conducts preventive maintenance and routine upkeep of County fuel site equipment and storage tanks.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Familiarity with the methods, techniques, tools, materials, and standard practices used in the heavy equipment maintenance industry.
• Awareness of safe work practices to prevent injuries associated with mechanical repair tasks.
• Capacity to perform mathematical calculations relevant to mechanical work.
• Physical stamina to perform demanding tasks, including overhead repairs requiring both arms to be raised for extended periods.
• Ability to focus on detailed, sequential work tasks with accuracy and consistency.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience repairing diesel and/or gasoline engines or generators.

OR

A comparable amount of training and related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment and maintain the license throughout the duration of employment. Must provide customary hand tools commonly used in the mechanical trade.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.