Generator Tech (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

*This is a reannouncement. Applicants who wish to revise their original application are encouraged to reapply with a revised application. Otherwise, all applicants who previously applied this role #25-00814 do not need to reapply to be considered.

Under the general direction and supervision of a Chief Building Engineer and/or a Facilities Manager, this position 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 (Automatic Transfer Switch) 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 I s 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. This position requires the incumbent to be issued a procurement card and necessitates adherence to all associated policies and procedures governing use of the card.

Note: Incumbent is considered essential personnel. Flexible working schedule is required as well as overtime, call-back and on-call.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus, completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics; and two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license

NFPA Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist (CEPSS)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or EGSA (Electrical Generating System Association) certified in diesel engine repair and maintenance.

Possess Valid Sate of Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) License

At least 5 years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment.

At least 5 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of generators up to 2000 KW.

Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules for generators up to 2000 KW

Experience with the following equipment: Digital multimeter, Diagnostic laptop, Oscilloscope, Infrared imaging equipment, and/or Load bank testing equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 75lbs. for short periods of time. Carry up to 60lbs. 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. Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. 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. Stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. 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 practical 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.

The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.