Generator Tech (Electronic Equipment Tech II)

Salary : $63,732.03 - $111,531.06 Annually
Location : JUVENILE & DOMESTIC CRT, 4000 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, FAIRFAX (FJ20), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01591
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 10/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S22
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position performs complex tasks related to testing, troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, repairing, and installing building emergency and other full generators systems and system components. Troubleshoots and repairs live electrical circuits, working with voltages from 0-600 volts. Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs generator components such as alternators, speed controls, regulators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown devices, 12- and 24-volt battery systems, cooling systems, fuel systems including day tanks, block heaters and other generator components. Diagnoses and repairs emergency generators and ATS switches. Performs preventive maintenance on Cummins, Detroit Diesel, John Deere, Caterpillar, Katolight, and MTU engines. Performs site inspection and maintains a clean and neat work site. Enforces local, state, and national fire and electrical building safety codes and insurance requirements. Performs related duties as required; duties are performed under general supervision. May lead Electronic Equipment Tech I s in the performance of their duties. Develops/maintains a current knowledge of local, state and national codes as well as equipment/technologies associated with commercial building generator systems. Works under the general direction and supervision of a chief building engineer and/or a facilities manager.

This position requires the incumbent to be issued a procurement card and necessitates adherence to all associated policies and procedures governing use of the card.

Note:

• Incumbent is considered essential personnel.
• This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily.
• The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs.
• A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or a GED diploma issued by a state department of education; plus, completion of an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics; and two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license
• NFPA Certified Emergency Power Systems Specialist (CEPSS) certification within 12 months of date of appointment

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or EGSA (Electrical Generating System Association) certified in diesel engine repair and maintenance.
• Valid Sate of Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) License
• 5+ years of full-time experience in the maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• 5+ years of experience in the maintenance and repair of generators up to 2000 KW.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance schedules for generators up to 2000 KW
• Experience with the following equipment: Digital multimeter, Diagnostic laptop, Oscilloscope, Infrared imaging equipment, and/or Load bank testing equipment.
• Experience with the following controls, switches, and systems: Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) and Solid-State Microprocessor Controls, Motorola Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (MOSCAD) System, Generator Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) switches, Trouble-shooting generator electrical control switches.
• Experience trouble shooting and repairing ATS both manual and automatic.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 75lbs. For short periods of time. Carry up to 60lbs. Frequently work near moving parts. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter tight spaces. Must be able to climb and descend ladders up to 50 feet and work in physically fatiguing positions for long periods of time. Ability to ascend and descend stairs, ramps, and the like for single and multistory (up to 12 stories) buildings in the Department's portfolio. Must be able to wear and use respirator and OSHA required PPE. Pushing/pulling involving use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides. Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s); Reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and practical exercise may be administered.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Have you completed an apprentice-level vocational training program in electronics?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess an ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) or EGSA (Electrical Generating System Association) certification in diesel engine repair and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to having a certification in the previous question, please provide certification number(s) and expiration date(s). If this is not applicable to you, enter N/A.
07

Do you possess a valid State of Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) License?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to having a certification in the previous question, please provide certification number and expiration date. If this is not applicable to you, enter N/A.
09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in maintenance and repair of the electronic and electromechanical equipment specific to the position?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of generators up to 2000 KW?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

11

Do you have experience working with generators up to 2000 KW, both gas and diesel?

• Yes
• No

12

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have troubleshooting and repairing ATS, both manual and automatic?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

13

Please indicate which of the following pieces of equipment you have experience. Check all that apply.

• Digital multimeter
• Diagnostic laptop
• Oscilloscope
• Infrared imaging equipment
• Load bank testing equipment
• None of the above

14

Please indicate which of the following controls, switches, and systems you have experience using. Check all that apply.

• Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) and Solid State Microprocessor Controls
• MOSCAD System
• Generator ATS switches
• Trouble-shooting generator electrical control circuits
• None of the above

15

The physical requirements of the position include climbing ladders up to 50 feet, ability to lift up to 75lbs. and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Are you willing and able to perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

16

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations. Essential personnel will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

17

This position can be assigned anywhere in the county daily. The position location and work schedule can be altered or changed at any given time due to business necessity and operational needs. A flexible working schedule is required as well as call-back and on-call participation. Are you able and willing to meet these conditions

• Yes
• No

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