Generator Technician

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, perform technical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators.
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs.
• Under supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
• Stay current on National Fire Protection Association and State regulations for Emergency Power Supply Systems.

• High School Diploma

• High School Diploma

• Valid Driver License

• 1 year of mechanical experience

• Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams
• Knowledge of power generation
• Troubleshooting skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain Generac certification in the air‑cooled and protector series courses

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• N/A

• 1 year of industrial experience

• Advanced knowledge of Engine maintenance and troubleshooting of natural gas fuel systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Generac certification in the air‑cooled and protector series courses
• Ability to work and communicate well with others
• Ability to provide detailed reports within 24 hours
• Ability to manage and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls in a safe and timely manner

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.

This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or byproducts. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed‑toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, snow, and ice. The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and have the ability to drive a heavy‑duty truck on a daily basis.