JOB
Veterans' Preference Applies
EEO StatementThe City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
Perform a broad range of difficult technical work in the service, diagnosis and repair to all systems of specialized medium, heavy-duty gas- and diesel-powered generators, to include automatic transfer switches and other associated equipment, with a heavy emphasis on diesel engines Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance program, order needed parts for repairs as well as keep track of stocked items. Work is performed under general supervision EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Troubleshoot, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and service a variety of emergency standby generators.
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Repair, overhaul and maintain both electrical and mechanical equipment.
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Fabricate. service and repair equipment as needed.
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Perform precision adjustment and calibration using varied measuring devices.
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Use hand or power tools and hoists, including a truck mounted hoist for field repair to install, remove, disassemble/assemble or adjust parts and replace units. Provide input in areas for new and replacement tools, equipment, and refurbish existing equipment as requested.
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Diagnose repair and oversee maintenance of seventy-six diesel powered generators.
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Order and stock required spare parts, maintain inventory.
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Oversee and schedule work of other generator technicians
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Ability to use a personal computer.
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Perform general and major repair of other City equipment as required.
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Perform preventative maintenance. Comprehensive knowledge of the construction, design, repair, and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized medium and heavy-duty equipment.
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Perform other job functions as required.
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Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.
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Performs all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physically able to stand, walk, sit, and climb to heights of six feet, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, or speak.
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction) with correct color vision. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety shoes/boots, hearing protectors, welder’s helmet, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to lift articles weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures, electricity, height, noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, gasoline, diesel fuel, oils of various types, irritants, carbon monoxide, and various cleaning solutions.
- Work inside and outside in various weather conditions.
