Generator Technician

Facilities Maintenance Management; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Contribution matching

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Company Provided Health Clubmembership

Job summary

Facilities Maintenance Management is seeking a Generator Electrical Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair standby power systems for commercial and residential clients. This role blends electrical diagnostics with engine oversight to ensure continuous power and quick emergency restorations.

The technician will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose live faults, and service ATS, switchgear, and control systems while communicating timelines and findings to clients and project

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Technical degree in electrical systems or power generation technology preferred.
• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment.
• 3–5 years of experience in the trade and knowledge of the craft.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards and lock-out/tag-out rules.
• Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and PC-based diagnostic tools.
• Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical components including alternators, voltage regulators, control panels, circuit breakers, and battery chargers.
• Analyze wiring schematics and diagrams to locate circuit faults.
• Service ATS, paralleling switchgear, and control systems near live utilities.
• Program digital controllers and link remote surveillance networks.
• Perform preventive maintenance by changing oils, coolants, filters, and inspecting engine parts.
• Conduct load-bank testing to evaluate output and engine capability.
• Diagnose fuel systems on gas and diesel units.
• Execute system start-ups and commission newly installed assets with manufacturers.
• Explain technical diagnostics and estimated repair windows to clients and project managers.
• Maintain vehicle inventory for field dispatch readiness.

Skills

OSHA/NFPA70E safety standards

3–5 years experience in trade

reading electrical blueprints/schemes

multi-project handling

customer/client communication

driver's license and clean record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent apprenticeship

Technical degree in electrical systems/power generation

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Oscilloscopes

PC-based diagnostic software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

FMM is seeking a motivated professional to fill our Generator Electrical Technician position. FMM is a maintenance and construction company servicing both residential and commercial clients nationwide.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and residential standby power generation systems. This role combines advanced electrical diagnostics with mechanical engine oversight to ensure continuous, reliable power for our clients. You will execute scheduled preventative maintenance, diagnose live electrical faults, and manage emergency system restorations.

Essential Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot electrical components including alternators, voltage regulators, control panels, circuit breakers, and battery chargers.
• Analyze wiring schematics, blueprints, and single/three-phase electrical diagrams to locate and isolate circuit faults.
• Service Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), paralleling switchgear, and control systems safely near live AC/DC utilities.
• Program digital controllers and link remote surveillance networks to monitoring systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance by changing oils, coolants, filters, and inspecting critical engine parts.
• Perform load-bank testing to evaluate electrical output, power efficiency, and engine capability under full stress.
• Diagnose fuel systems, including diesel fuel injectors, pumps, and regulators on gas and diesel units.
• Execute system start-ups and commission newly installed assets alongside original equipment manufacturers.
• Explain technical diagnostics and estimated repair windows directly to clients and project managers.
• Maintain vehicle inventory to ensure all essential tools and replacement parts remain stocked for field dispatch.

Required Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Technical degree in electrical systems or power generation technology preferred.
• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment.
• Must have 3 – 5 years of experience in the trade you are applying for and have a knowledgeable understanding of the craft work being performed.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards, NFPA 70E electrical safety rules, lock-out/tag-out rules, and learn client and company policy.
• Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and PC-based diagnostic software tools.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions using FMM's core values of Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Safety, and Versatility
• Proficient in computer, text, and email skills
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol screening
• Position will require working in all weather (hot/cold muddy) conditions
• High noise environment
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; and working around construction machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance-FMM will pay 50% of the employee's premium.
• 401K Contribution-FMM will match employee contribution up to 3%
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Provided Health Club membership

At FMM, we provide our clients with high quality, high values maintenance and construction services while maintaining superior levels of communication, professionalism, integrity, honesty with our staff, clients, suppliers, and professional associates. Our core values of Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, Safety, and Versatility are our driving force. If you are an individual who possesses these values and wants to join a team of driven professionals, we look forward to hearing from you.