Lighting Generator Specialist

University of Idaho

Lighting Generator Specialist

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Electrical Supervisor, the incumbent of this position is responsible for ensuring back-up emergency generators and emergency lighting systems work properly in all campus buildings.

• Weekly exercising and monthly testing of all campus emergency power generators.
• Servicing fuel, oil, gearbox oil, antifreeze/coolant as needed.
• Annual requirements: include inspecting and repairs, scheduled and unscheduled repairs to maintain reliability for autonomous operation; record keeping, weekly and monthly written and computer entries for local and EPA requirements; lighting repairs.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or University closure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experienced in interpreting and determining: general building safety codes relating to fire doors, electrical safety, egress routes, emergency lights, fume exhaust systems, etc.
• Experience working with: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance; safety practices in moving heavy items.
• Ability to utilize computer programs for doing daily work.
• Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, and data organization.
• Experience: reading and interpreting blue prints; keeping records pertaining to job functions and assigned areas; using good human relations skills; maintaining combustion/diesel engines.
• Experience and ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills relating to automotive and industrial engines, including ignition systems, cooling systems, charging systems, engine tuneup to include points replacement and adjustment and valve tappet adjustment in accordance with manufacturers publications, starting battery and cable maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of campus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience solving problems associated with point type ignition systems and basic engine tuneup and maintenance.
• Experience interpreting electrical, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience with skills related to standard maintenance practices involving cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of spark ignition and compression ignition internal combustion engines.
• Preferred experience working with other shops, to adapt new components in place of discontinued unavailable parts.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing 50 pounds, use safety practices in moving heavy items, bend, stoop, shovel, and climb and work from ladders.
• Generators are generally located outside and are therefore subject to seasonal weather conditions from hot sunny to cold rain and deep snow conditions.
• Climbing stairs and ladders to access rooftop generators through vertical and horizontal hatches.

Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing 50 pounds, use safety practices in moving heavy items, bend, stoop, shovel, and climb and work from ladders. Generators are generally located outside and are therefore subject to seasonal weather conditions from hot sunny to cold rain and deep snow conditions. Climbing stairs and ladders to access rooftop generators through vertical and horizontal hatches.


Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003801P

Posting Date: 02/16/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
The first review date for applications will be 3/2/23. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.



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