Diesel Generator Mechanic Specialist

Bargaining Unit: Maintenance

Work Year: 12 months

Work Day: 10 hours per day/4 days per week

FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Salary: M-9, $36.14 to $41.31 per hour, DOE

The wage above reflects a 125% differential for market rate.

Job Summary

The Diesel Generator Mechanic Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of diesel generator systems within Anchorage School District facilities. The location of the work station is subject to contract language concerning shift location/bids. Maintenance employees work a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. The Anchorage School District offers paid leave and a very competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA and life insurance. This position has a retirement association with the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements

The following are required:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must obtain an Alaska class B commercial driver's license with a general knowledge test endorsement within 6 months of hire.

• The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment. Click to view the physical capacities assessment requirements for this position.

The following are preferred:

• Alaska Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response certification.
• A minimum of five years of experience within the past six years in heavy equipment, generator, and support equipment repair.
• A minimum of three years of experience within the past five years in power generation repair. Work experience must evidence ability to perform tasks assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots mechanical problems and defects on emergency generator engines and small engines such as compressors.

• Performs both minor and major mechanical repairs on emergency generators and small engines up to and including complete overhauls.

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on emergency generators.

• Diagnoses and repairs starters, alternators, and generator electrical systems.

• Assists with maintenance of yard and shop.

• Performs control sequencing and interlocks.

• Operates three phase transfer switches for emergency and standby generators and makes necessary repairs or modifications.

• Performs diagnostics and repairs electrical systems, diesel fuel management systems, fluid analysis, starting and charging systems, and other electronics.

• Sets up load bank tester for gen-sets up to 1.5 MW.

• Coordinates the shutdown and restart process of generators with all interested parties.

• Maintains skills with tools, methods, and materials used for major overhaul of engines, tune-ups, fuel management, cooling systems and three phase power generation (480V and 208V).

• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and repair mechanical problems on diesel generators.

• Works without direct supervision within established safety procedures.

• Communicates directly with school principals.

• Writes reports as required and maintains records of parts and supplies.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.

Physical /Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.