Store Development Generator Electrician

The Generator Electrician is responsible for the support of the retail operation through the maintenance, installation, and repair of generators, electrical switching systems, and their associated distribution systems. His work will allow a continuation of retail operations during power outages. The final goal being that generators operate and switch loads automatically during power outages.

Essential Job Functions:

• Take ownership of the generators and associated electrical systems throughout his/her assigned stores and faciliti
• Conduct regular, periodic checks and perform preventative maintenance on generators and generator switching systems so that critical failures do not
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain all aspects of generators, generator switching systems, and the associated distribution systems throughout the facili
• Install new and remove old power generation systems as needed for remodels and upg
• Conceive and help develop procedures and strategies that can be adopted companywide for improved performance, reduced downtime, and cost reduction
• Maintain all records necessary for government and company
• Responsible for attending on-site work during normal business hours, in the typical work week, as well as extra time as needed to fulfill job duties
• Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedures in regards to good business and department practices are followed.
• Install new and remove old power generation systems as needed for remodels and upg
• Maintain all records necessary for government and company
• Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedures in regards to good business and department practices are followed.

Additional Job Funtions:

• Work on a 24-hour on-call basis as The goal is to develop a preventative maintenance program that allows for a 45 hour week.
• Assist in-house technicians with diagnostic development
• Refurbish generators and their associated systems as
• Understand and follow confidentiality policy in regards to company information as well as personnel inf
• Other tasks assigned for completion as assigned by Direct Supervisor or Executive Company
• Utilize time management skills and prioritization to accomplish tasks through management team and associa
• Verification, completion, and distribution of vital department reports, management reports, documents, and paperwork via written, verbal, or e-mail to the appropriate individuals as deemed by supervision and/or policy
• Complete documentation of activities as
• Follow all safety and security measures and guidelines
• Other tasks assigned for completion as assigned by Direct Supervisor or Executive Company
• Utilize time management skills and prioritization to accomplish tasks through management team and associa
• Verification, completion, and distribution of vital department reports, management reports, documents, and paperwork via written, verbal, or e-mail to the appropriate individuals as deemed by supervision and/or policy
• Complete documentation of activities as
• Follow all safety and security measures and guidelines
• Complete documentation of activities as
• Follow all safety and security measures and guidelines

Equipment:

·                     Service Van

·                     Hand Tools

·                     Telephone

·                     Electrical Diagnostic Equipment and Meters

·                     Pc/Laptop

·                     Pc Printers

·                     Power Tools

·                     Copy Machines

·                     Fire Extinguisher

Communication Requirement:

• Must be courteous and positive in all interactions while representing K-VA-T
• Clearly set daily activities for self
• Pass along information for tracking and procedural development
• Explain ramifications of not operating generators and associated equipment prop
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers, supervision, associates, co-workers and affiliate vendors
• Ability to communicate via telephone, facsimile and e-mail
• Ability to communicate via telephone, facsimile and e-mail

Working Conditions:

• Normal smoke free retail office environment
• Adequate lighting and ventilation
• Normal temperature level with occasional temperature conditions of a refrigerated cooler or freezer, and occasional outdoor temperature
• Noise level normal of an office environment
• Freedom of movement typical of an office environment
• Normal temperature level with occasional temperature conditions of a refrigerated cooler or freezer, and occasional outdoor temperature

Safety Requirement/Hazards:

• Exposed to physical injury, all recognized governmental, industry, and K-VA-T safety procedures must be foll
• Exposed to chemicals, liquid and gas, all recognized governmental, industry, and K-VA-T safety procedures must be foll
• Use of equipment requires caution
• Utilizing and enforcing proper operating procedures, cleaning instructions (safety gloves, et), and proper usage age guideline is critical
• Keeping the work area clean and free of debris or liquid is critical
• Monitor and maintain proper lifting procedures in place and assure proper utilization
• Follow and enforce all policy in regards to keeping electrical panels and emergency exits free of debris and unblocked at all times
• Following ice and snow removal guidelines as well as wet floor signs during inclement weather or liquid spills
• Use of equipment requires caution
• Keeping the work area clean and free of debris or liquid is critical
• Monitor and maintain proper lifting procedures in place and assure proper utilization
• Following ice and snow removal guidelines as well as wet floor signs during inclement weather or liquid spills

Work Locations:

• The position is generally performed within the assigned area of responsibilities at K-VA-T retail stores, warehouses, and distribution facili
• Visits to various stores or other meeting sites may be required
• Visits to various stores or other meeting sites may be required

Work Schedule:

• Check-up and maintenance work should be scheduled for a 45 hour we
• Critical failures that will affect product integrity or sales must be performed as needed, regardless of schedule and time of
• Planned work that will affect store operations will be coordinated with the stores to work around retail operation
• The payroll week runs from Saturday until Friday
• Working hours are set by Direct Supervisor and should correspond to work volume or work volume planning.
• Working hours are set by Direct Supervisor and should correspond to work volume or work volume planning.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to meet standard physical demands is required, including bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing and pulling
• Ability to carry material weighing up to 50 pound
• Ability to lift material weighing up to 100 pound
• Ability to perform the majority of the work performed in carrying out the duties of the position by walking (50%)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (30%)
• Ability to use hands for repetitive action, such as grasping
• Ability to drive a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry material weighing up to 50 pound
• Ability to lift material weighing up to 100 pound

Visual Demands:

• Must be able to see different colors
• Ability to see and locate dangers and hazards
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics
• Ability to read meters and gauges
• Must possess ability to effectively and efficiently view terminal screen and/or printed material for majority of workday
• Ability to read small print
• Ability to see under normal retail, warehouse and office lighting conditions
• Ability to read small print
• Ability to see under normal retail, warehouse and office lighting conditions

Mental Demands:

• Must be able to satisfactorily perform while working from heights, ladders, and lif
• Must be able to satisfactorily perform while working in closed confined
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in completing job assignments in a timely manner, in a fast paced and demanding work environment
• Must be able to perform essential job duties with a minimum of supervision
• Must be able to work with individuals with varying levels of pressure in completing assignments
• Must possess ability to understand and meet deadlines on multiple projects

Accountabilities:

• Provide support for the companywide retail and distribution operations with regards to the maintenance and repair of generator and electrical syste
• Must be able to maintain a high level of strict confidentiality
• Accountable for monitoring compliance and successful project completion

Decision Discretion:

• Provide support for the companywide retail and distribution operations with regards to the maintenance and repair of generator and electrical syste
• Must be able to decide what level of information to share with management team and associates
• Make decisions based on sound judgment and situation, asking for clarification from Director Workforce Management when necessary
• Make decisions based on sound judgment and situation, asking for clarification from Director Workforce Management when necessary

Job Qualifications: