"Generator Technician I"

Generator Technician I

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

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Department: 445050 - Utilities and Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Generator Technician I supports the Generator Operations Team by ensuring the reliable operation of emergency power systems across North Carolina State University's campuses. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of emergency generators and associated electrical equipment that are critical to campus safety and continuity of operations.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, safety-focused, and dependable, with a strong interest in electrical systems and emergency power infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, support essential campus operations, and develop expertise in emergency power generation systems serving Main, Centennial, and Centennial Biomedical campuses. If you are looking to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate, maintain, exercise, test, and repair emergency generators, transfer switches, and associated connections across all campuses.
• Troubleshoot generator system issues to determine root causes, develop repair methods, identify parts requirements, and establish repair priorities and schedules.
• Perform inspections of electrical system equipment and facilities to assess condition, identify maintenance needs, and recommend repair priorities.
• Complete scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on emergency generators and automatic transfer switch gears.
• Conduct electronic diagnostics, testing, and repairs on generator systems and related equipment.
• Resolve standard and complex generator issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and communicate with generator vendors and service providers to support maintenance and repair efforts.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and campus stakeholders.
• Regularly perform physically demanding work requiring climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work is conducted in a variety of environments and may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, hazardous situations, and frequent working in confined or close quarters.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• This is an essential position and may be required to work during University closures, including holidays or emergency situations, to support critical operations.
• Overtime may be required.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Associate's Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications:
This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and generators.

Working knowledge is required of all applicable codes, safety precautions and methods of installation and repair.

Must be skilled in the use of tools, materials and equipment of electrical trades.

Must possess the ability to assume responsibility as a lead person.

Ability to read blue prints and drawings of projects and be able to follow those layouts.

Must possess the ability to use various electronic instruments, meters and testers that record data of systems and equipment operation.

Working knowledge of hand tools, machines and substances typical of electrical trade.

Ability to operate both electric and hand powered tools and use lift trucks in performance of duties and a working knowledge of general shop tools and equipment.

Must possess or obtain competent knowledge to serve as a competent person for confined space.

Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in all phases of construction, maintenance or repair of emergency generators.
• Skill in troubleshooting, testing, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on generators and electrical systems using electronic diagnostic tools, meters, and test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support installation, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Must be skilled in the use of tools, materials and equipment of electrical trades.
• Working knowledge is required of all applicable codes, safety precautions and methods of installation and repair.

Required license or certification:

• North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Position Number: 00101561

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