Generator Technician
Pasco County, FL
Salary: $21.70 - $30.38 Hourly
Location : Shady Hills, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13489-1025
Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M
Division: Wastewater Services
Opening Date: 10/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $21.70 - $30.38
Pay Grade: N35 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GENERATOR TECHNICIAN!
Advanced work in coordinating, overseeing, instructing and participating with key personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance and repair of Stand-by Generators, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment related to treatment plant facilities and all related equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Job assignments include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, organizes, participates and directs the work of key personnel and/or contractors in the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of Stand-by Generators and to also include pumps, motors, pipework, electrical and all appurtenances to Water/Wastewater/Reclaim treatment facilities.
Instructs key personnel and/or contractors in safe practices and proper work methods. Provides technical instructions as required and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established work methods and practices are followed. Perform and participate with safe practices of confined space entries as required. Coordinates with other departments and contractors for installation, repair and maintenance assignments as needed.
Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity and completeness. Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel. Installs, overhauls, repairs, services and maintains Stand-by Generators and related equipment such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, back check and any other equipment as needed.
Performs potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance and inspection activities. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains all treatment facilities, housekeeping, vehicle and grounds maintenance. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years of directly related experience in industrial or commercial mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs and/or water, wastewater or reclaim water field.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a Confined Space Certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Must obtain and maintain a Mobile Crane Signal and Mobile Crane Rigging within one (1) year from date of hire. Must obtain Generators and Emergency Power Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. Must obtain Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. FWPCOA Utility Maintenance III Certification preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
04
Which best describes the years of directly related experience n industrial or commercial mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs and/or water, wastewater or reclaim water field?
05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
06
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
07
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
08
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
09
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
10
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11
How did you hear about this position?
12
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
Required Question
Location : Shady Hills, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13489-1025
Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M
Division: Wastewater Services
Opening Date: 10/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/23/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $21.70 - $30.38
Pay Grade: N35 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A GENERATOR TECHNICIAN!
Advanced work in coordinating, overseeing, instructing and participating with key personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance and repair of Stand-by Generators, as well as mechanical and electrical equipment related to treatment plant facilities and all related equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Job assignments include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans, organizes, participates and directs the work of key personnel and/or contractors in the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of Stand-by Generators and to also include pumps, motors, pipework, electrical and all appurtenances to Water/Wastewater/Reclaim treatment facilities.
Instructs key personnel and/or contractors in safe practices and proper work methods. Provides technical instructions as required and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established work methods and practices are followed. Perform and participate with safe practices of confined space entries as required. Coordinates with other departments and contractors for installation, repair and maintenance assignments as needed.
Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity and completeness. Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel. Installs, overhauls, repairs, services and maintains Stand-by Generators and related equipment such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, back check and any other equipment as needed.
Performs potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance and inspection activities. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains all treatment facilities, housekeeping, vehicle and grounds maintenance. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs for Stand-by Generators and pumping equipment.
- Ability to work from blueprints, pencil sketches or written and oral instructions.
- Ability to use a variety of mechanic's tools and shop equipment.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection, treatment plant maintenance; plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
- Skill with operating various size Boom and Crane trucks, Articulating Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Fork Lifts and other equipment as needed.
- Skills in the proper use of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair and preventative maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
- Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. To include computerized based work order system.
- Must have home telephone and be available for overtime work as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
- Performs and assists in confine space entries.
- Ability to recognize occupational hazards and implementation appropriate safety precautions.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years of directly related experience in industrial or commercial mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs and/or water, wastewater or reclaim water field.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a Confined Space Certification within three (3) months from date of hire. Must obtain and maintain a Mobile Crane Signal and Mobile Crane Rigging within one (1) year from date of hire. Must obtain Generators and Emergency Power Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. Must obtain Basic Electricity for the Non-Electrician Certificate within two (2) years from date of hire. FWPCOA Utility Maintenance III Certification preferred.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01
I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
02
Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
03
Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04
Which best describes the years of directly related experience n industrial or commercial mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs and/or water, wastewater or reclaim water field?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
- Yes
- No
07
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
08
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
- Yes
- No
09
Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
- Yes
- No
10
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11
How did you hear about this position?
- Billboard
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County employee
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Utility bill insert
- Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
- Other
12
If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Generator Technician
Pasco County, FL
New Port Richey
3 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Generator Technician