Generator Technician

Summary

National Power is accepting applications to fill a Generator Service Technician opening in our Chatsworth, GA market. Under the general direction of and reporting to the CISV Service Manager, the Generator Service Technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of generator sets and other electrical equipment.

• HS Diploma required;
  Associate degree in an electrical/mechanical related field preferred.
• Current Generac Power Systems certification preferred.
• US Air Force Electrical Power Production Specialist, US Navy Electrician’s Mate, or Generator and/or UPS field service technician preferred.

• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to give verbal/written reports of job status, repair recommendations, equipment/supplies needed.
• Must be able to account for time spent on jobs and travel.
• Must have an excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license. The job will require driving long distances to job sites and overnight stays in hotels for 1‑3 nights; a week may also be required. The company will cover hotel costs and provide a meal allowance per company guidelines.
• Must have good computer skills and be comfortable with Microsoft software including Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, and Adobe (PDF).
• The technician will work from home and must ensure proper vehicle maintenance, maintain required parts inventory, and secure company property such as cell phone, laptop, and specialty tools.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits feedback to improve service; meets commitments.
• Demonstrates good problem‑solving during emergency situations or situations with limited resources.
• Training will be provided. The employee may be required to attend training courses in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as other training as needed.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality and safety.

• The technician may be required to work in various weather conditions (heat, rain, snow, high humidity, etc.).
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.

• Lifting and carrying heavy objects, up to 75 lbs, will be required.
• Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms.
• Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).
• Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard.
• Pushing/pulling may involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only; performed with one side of the body or both sides.
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter restricted spaces.
• Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.
• Clarity of vision (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
• Sitting for long periods of time may be required.
• Sometimes moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to enter confined spaces.

• Competitive pay depending on…