Technician - Critical Power

Critical Power Technician

Location:

Phoenix - Chandler, AZ 85226

Salary Range: $23.00 - $50.00 per hour.

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots back to 1954. Our mission is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support. We live that statement every single day and are looking for a Critical Power Technician to help support that mission. We service all brands of emergency standby generators, automatic transfer switches, switch gear, and other related accessories.

The normal working shift is 7 AM to 4 PM, with common overtime opportunities for field service. A candidate should be willing and able to work overtime as needed. Once a technician has proved capable of solo field work, they will become part of our rotating after‑hours on‑call calendar.

• Manage all aspects of critical power systems installation, start‑up, and commissioning.
• Perform diagnostic and repair procedures on all systems, including PLCs, AC/DC, and switch gears.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on electric power generation equipment, including gas and diesel engines, generators, and transfer switches.
• Coordinate with installing electrical contractors.
• Oversee correction of issues arising from commissioning.
• Become familiar with working off‑site and with mining companies.
• Test and troubleshoot various sized generators.

• Competitive salary
• Boot allowance
• Tool programs available for entry level technicians
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + 7 company paid holidays
• Productive work environment with opportunity for internal growth

• Flexibility and willingness to be on‑call and work overtime on occasion.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight.
• 2 years experience with higher voltage generator maintenance (CAT, Kohler, Cummins equipment).
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge of diesel‑powered generators.
• Diagnostic skills.
• 3+ years experience in generator maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from a technical school preferred.
• AAS Electrical Power Generator Tech a big plus.
• Military experience a plus.

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs. It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

CPS&S is a smoke‑free and drug‑free work environment.