#CJ24 – 3335 Maintenance and Generator Mechanic

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Schedules and performs periodic maintenance and repairs on stationary diesel engines, to include prime movers for emergency fore system pumps and electrical power generators under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintains and repairs all stationary diesel engines for fire system pumps and emergency power generators ranging from 25 KW to 1 MEG. Scope of work to include repair of major diesel engine-subsystems which are not in violation of existing State Department contracts for such repairs. Repairs to be at such standard to perform in climatic extremes.
• Plans and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance for the equipment listed under specific responsibilities in accordance with established operational maintenance procedures and manufacture’s recommendations and warranty.
• Tests all work performed under his/her control. In the case of the diesel prime movers of the emergency power generator sets, testing is to be conducted in the presence of two persons designated as qualified back-up personnel.
• Corrects defects be adjustments, cleaning, repair, and replacement of defective items and components.
• Travels as necessary to constituent posts to perform generator maintenance.
• Maintains small engines and hydraulic systems.
• Operates all necessary hand, power, and shop tools.
• Orders replacement parts and supplies through approved channels and establishing maximum requirements for effective utilization and economy.
• Maintains shop and maintenance areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Maintains appropriate technical library and record keeping which documents all procedures necessary to accomplish his/her responsibilities.

Provides escort as necessary for LES and other non-cleared workers.

Performs other duties as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.

In the case of emergency power generators sets, trains two qualified personnel to perform as emergency operation/repair back up personnel in his/her absence.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

1. Education:

Completion of secondary school or obtained GED required, completion of vocational or trade school program in electrical and electronics systems producing journeyman level skill required. Generator operations and maintenance required.

2. Prior Work Experience:

A minimum 7 to 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in operation and maintenance of building engineering services and 3 years with a large modern commercial building or Government facilities is required.  Three years of experience on the maintenance of diesel power generators of up to 1000 kW capacity is required. Experience on PLC, DDC controls, pumps, fans, and filters.

3. Job Knowledge:

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, electrical schematic diagrams, PLC schematics required trade manuals, equipment operation and maintenance manuals, and electrical and electrical/ mechanical utility code books.

4. Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to correctly use tools of the trade, power equipment such as threaders, drills, must be able to work from heights exceeding up to 50 feet in a bucket truck scaffolding or motorized man-lift.  Possess basic computer skills, use a calculator to determine cost data and calculate man-hours for work elements, must be able to use electrical testing equipment such as an ohm meters, meg-ohm meters amp meters, and other electrical component testing equipment. A Top Secret Clearance is required.