Field Service Technician- Generator Division

Air Centers of Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing Bonus

Job summary

Air Centers of Florida is seeking a Generator Service Technician to perform shop and field repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including ATS, batteries, and load banks. This role supports Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard Counties.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues from manuals and schematics, performing scheduled maintenance, and providing after-hours emergency repairs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of generator/service experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with clean MV record.
• Experience on Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Aksa, Blue Star, Taylor generators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and diagnose generators (mechanical and electrical systems).
• Provide unscheduled after-hours emergency repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on generators.
• Read manuals and schematics to service units.
• Drive company vehicle to sites; possible overnight travel.
• Operate tools, meters, and safety equipment.

Skills

Power generation knowledge

Generator and transfer switch controls

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Read schematics

Mathematical calculations

Safety NFPA 70E

Physical stamina

Experience with field service

Valid driver's license

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Generator Service Technicians are responsible for performing both shop and/or field repairs, maintenance service and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatic transfer switches, batteries, and load banks.

This technician will support Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River, and Brevard Counties

• Hired candidates may be eligible for a Signing Bonus based on skill level and certifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform technical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal working hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators
• Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas
• Drive company vehicle to and from job sites throughout the day. Overnight travel by land and/or air may be required on occasion

Additional Job Functions

• May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack
• May be required to tow a trailer, portable generator, or load bank using Company vehicle

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Required Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)

• Working knowledge of power generation systems and its components, including knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment in order to troubleshoot and accurately diagnose malfunctions
• Proficient with generator and transfer switch controls
• Must be strong mechanically and electrically
• Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks
• Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations
• Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
• Skilled usage of mechanical tools utilized to repair and maintain generators and their components
• Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
• Position requires extended periods of standing, extended periods of sitting while driving, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands to finger, handle and feel
• Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs. throughout the work day

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• 5 to 7 years of related work experience or training or equivalent combination of both education and experience
• Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with Company policy
• Experience on Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Aksa, Blue Star, Taylor generators are a plus

Keyword: Generators, Power Generation, Field Service Technician