City of Delray Beach

Overview

The Utilities Generator Technician position at the City of Delray Beach involves performing technical work in the service, diagnosis, and repair of medium and heavy-duty gas and diesel powered generators and associated equipment. The role requires a broad range of skills and experience in mechanical and electrical repair, with a focus on maintaining emergency standby generators.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and service a variety of emergency standby generators.
• Repair, overhaul and maintain both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Fabricate, service and repair equipment as needed.
• Perform precision adjustment and calibration using varied measuring devices.
• Use hand or power tools and hoists for installation, removal, disassembly/assembly, or adjustment of parts.
• Provide input for new and replacement tools, equipment, and refurbishing existing equipment.
• Perform general and major repair of other City equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on generators and associated equipment.
• Detect worn, defective or improperly adjusted parts by inspection.
• Follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records of repair and service operations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or an equivalency diploma.
• Five (5) years experience in performing master level mechanical/electrical repair work.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift articles weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer.

Additional Information

• Veterans' Preference Applies.
• Non-Smoking workplace; applicants must not have used tobacco or nicotine products for at least three months prior to application.