Salary: $27.90 - $36.28 Hourly
Location : North Port, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201401809
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Fleet Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

General Description

Highly skilled and technical position performing independent advanced mechanical work in the maintenance, repair, installation, testing and fueling of City-Owned permanent diesel, propane and natural gas generators and emergency installed temporary generators.
Essential Job Functions

• Independently inspects, diagnoses, and performs all phases of independent skilled maintenance on varying makes and models of generators.

• Performs repairs and services on all makes and models of generator sets.
• Performs inspections, repairs, services, and start-up load bank test requirements on equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment and services generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
• Applies proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating performance tests.
• Identifies problems and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps, determine corrective action through inspection of failed parts.
• Determines most cost effective and efficient plan for either new installation or repair of existing generator systems including finding required parts and obtaining all necessary quotes.
• Refers to electrical diagrams, technical manuals, parts manuals, established codes and procedural references for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and code compliance in task performance.
• Performs various record maintenance duties, i.e., work descriptions, parts inventory and supplies per work order. Logs work and materials in computer system.
• Performs full-load bank testing on generator sets to ensure operation and reliability of equipment.
• Must be available to be on-call for emergency services and report during emergency activations in response to storms or other needs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and schematics. Ability to maintain records electronically. Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings. Identifying and repairing problems with engine control systems. Interpreting schematic diagrams and wiring.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) years of related experience with the operations, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of varying generators

(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)
Licenses and Certifications:
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Electrical license preferred.
All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.

Aetna - Health Insurance

The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.

Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance
The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.

EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance

The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.

Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance

The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.

Cigna - Short Term Disability

The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.

E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account

A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.

Trustmark- Supplemental Polices

Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.

LifeLock Benefit Solutions

Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.

ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans

The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.

Florida Retirement System - FRS

Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.

Cigna - Employee Assistance Program

The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.

VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance

The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.

Florida Prepaid College Board

Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.

Educational Assistance Program

Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).

Paid Holidays

The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.

Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.

Sick Leave Incentive

Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.

Personal Leave

Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.

Bereavement Leave

Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".