Generator Technician

THE POSITION

If you have skilled experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel generators, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for you We are hiring a Generator Technician to join our talented crew in the Division of Installation Maintenance. The Generator Technician will maintain approximately 150 electric generators located within Fort Indiantown Gap. Apply today if you are ready to take on the challenge

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining Fort Indiantown Gap‘s diesel-powered and natural gas-powered generators. Utilizing diagnostic equipment, you will troubleshoot and resolve a variety of generator failure issues, including mechanical faults and electronic problems. Your duties will include modifying generator systems by installing parts and documenting the changes made. You will also maintain other related equipment, such as transfer switches and emergency light plants.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime may be required as needed.
• As an essential employee, you will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of skilled experience in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of generators, which includes one year of skilled experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel generators; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of skilled experience in the diagnosis and repair of diesel generators.

Special Requirements:

• You must have possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Completion of any formal training (high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post high school technical program) in the electrical trade
• Experience as an electrician
• Experience working with generators
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on generators
• Experience pulling oil for sampling from generators
• Experience trouble shooting mechanical and electrical issues in generators
• Experience installing new generators and manual and/or automatic transfer switches for backup power to facilities
• Experience working on Diesel, LP, and/or Natural Gas generators
• Experience working from construction sketches, diagrams, and/or blueprints in the electrical trade

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans‘ Preference tab or contact us at .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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