Job Description

Responsible for performing a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the City's water and wastewater generators, transferring switchgear, and associated equipment. An employee in this class performs a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the inspection, repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance on internal combustion (IC) engines, diesel generators, and other internal combustion gaseous engines; tests, replaces or adjusts engine components such as valves, pistons, bearings, emissions systems, and other related systems; and interprets schematic wiring and modifies diesel control circuits. Work is performed under general supervision or with technical guidance may perform more difficult assignments as assigned by Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that the City's infrastructure remains intact in the event of power failure due to climatic or domestic conditions.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on automatic transfer switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.
• Assists and participates in routine inspections of IC engines, generators, and associated equipment.
• Performs load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking.
• Makes electrical and mechanical wiring modifications to LP, natural gas, diesel control circuits.
• Programs and calibrates electrical control boards and other components.
• Rebuilds and repairs gas compressors (turbochargers) used for forced induction of IC engines, head gaskets, seals, water pumps, catalytic converters, torque heads, belts and hoses.
• Conducts automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly.
• Tests batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; and ships oil samples for analysis.
• Troubleshoots and repairs SCADA and various pump motors using technical drawings, flow charts, and line diagrams.
• Performs lock out/ tag out procedures on various electrical equipment.
• Transport and dispose of waste materials.
• Obtains materials, supplies, tools and equipment using established purchasing procedures.
• Keeps records of work activities in Cityworks.
• Coordinates with various utility companies for installation, restoration, and maintenance of services associated with the City's water and sewer facilities.
• Assists in other divisions as needed.
• Participates in the City's safety program and adheres to safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CAREER LADDER

Qualifications for a Generator Maintenance Technician I - Grade 13 - $ 47,040 - $59,316

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency; and two (2) years of experience working in the power production field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with repair and maintenance of internal combustion engines, standby power generators, automatic transfer switches and associated equipment preferred.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Factory training/certifications preferred.
• Must be considered a City approved "Qualified Electrical Professional" or ability to obtain in 1 yr.
• Lock out Tag out certified
• ARC Flash certified

Qualifications for a Generator Maintenance Technician II - Grade 14 - $49,392 - $62,282

Education and Experience:

High school diploma: and four (4) years of electrical and mechanical experience with maintenance of standby power generation units and associated automatic transfer switches.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Factory training/certifications.
• Must be considered a City approved "Qualified Electrical Person".
• Must work min 1 yr as Generator Maintenance Tech I. Other related experience in equivalent position(s) will be considered.
• ARC Flash
• Lock out Tag out

Qualifications for a Senior Generator Maintenance Technician - Grade 15 - $ 51,861 - $65,396

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency and six (6) or more years of electrical and mechanical with maintenance of standby power generation units and associated automatic transfer switches.

Special Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Factory training/certifications required for Cummins, Onan, Kohler or Generac. Cummins and Onan preferred.
• Five year experience with electrical devises and controls as they pertain to generators and ATS's
• NC Licensed Electrician or Associates Degree or equivalent in electrical/power generation.
• One year experience as and Generator Maintenance Technician II. Other related experience in equivalent position(s) will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in maintenance and repair of commercial generators and switchgear.
• Knowledge of operation and troubleshooting generators and transfer switches.
• Knowledge of electrical control maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned area of work.
• Knowledge of city purchasing procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use varied equipment required in performance of duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Ability to keep accurate records of materials used.
• Ability to set appropriate priorities and work productively without close supervision.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance needs or safety issues to the supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in this classification is defined as heavy work requiring the physical exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, balancing,

About Us

The City of Hendersonville is located in Henderson County, North Carolina. Hendersonville consisting of six square miles and multiple historic districts, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, 22 miles south of Asheville, NC. With an altitude of 2200 feet above sea level, the region provides wonderful year-round recreational opportunities. The City is home to over 14,000 residents and operates under a Council- Manager form of government. A thriving Hendersonville Historic Downtown district, and member of the NC Main Street Program, Hendersonville is host to a variety of businesses, festivals and activities throughout the year. This beautiful mountain community strives to maintain its quality of life for year-round residents as well as the seasonal influx of tourists in Fall and Summer.

About the Team

The mission of the Water and Sewer department is to operate a great utility for our customers: inside customers, outside customers, municipal customers, wholesale customers, industrial customers, etc