Generator Maintenance Service Technician

Fivestartoday; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Provided Vehicle

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Company Matched 401k

Job summary

Southern Home Services is seeking a Service Electrician/Generator Technician to manage electrical installations, maintenance, and generator services for residential systems. You will troubleshoot issues, install and service generators, and ensure safety standards are met while delivering high-quality customer service.

Ideal candidates have experience with generator systems, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a similar role.
• Experience with generator systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong maintenance knowledge and techniques.
• Overtime, weekends, and evenings availability.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Well-organized with good prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work with electricity, motor control, and instrumentation.
• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs across plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical systems.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
• Perform light maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/R systems.
• Support repair of manufacturing equipment (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical).
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and ensure safety compliance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, especially in lighting circuits.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical systems

Generator systems

Maintenance procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Service Electrician/ Generator Technician

Southern Home Services is a residential HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical company that acquires, owns, and operates businesses around the United States. We are seeking business leaders to join our growing team and become an integral part of our company's future.

Are you ready to be Part of Something BIGGER!

Swift Services, a Southern Home Services Company, is looking for a dynamic-Service Electrician/ Generator Technician to join a thriving business that believes in work life balance and cares about YOU!

About this role:

We are seeking a Service Electrician/Generator Technician to manage and perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs, with a focus on residential systems and generator services. In this role, you will troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues, install and service generator systems, and ensure all work adheres to safety standards and codes. You will interact with customers to diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and provide high-quality service. Strong technical skills, experience with generator systems, and effective communication are essential for success in this position.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and working with electricity, electrical systems, motor control systems, and process control instrumentation.
• Conducting maintenance, service, and repairs across a range of areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and electrical systems.
• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment to ensure proper function and safety.
• Performing light maintenance tasks on electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC/R units.
• Supporting the repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Inspecting electrical systems and components to identify hazards or defects and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical malfunctions, particularly in lighting circuits.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with generator systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties and availability for overtime, including weekends, public holidays, and evenings.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Well-organized with strong task prioritization skills.

The physical requirements of this job include:

• Lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders, accessing attics, navigating tight spaces, driving, entering crawlspaces, pushing, carrying, pulling, using hand tools, and performing fine detail work.
• Ability to drive.
• Working in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, attics, crawlspaces.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
• The work requires regular exposure to extreme temperatures both indoors and outdoors, such as heat or cold, and adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, ice or snow.
• Southern Home Services will make reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits:

We offer a rewarding career path with great benefits, flexible schedules, professional and on-the-job training, and growth plans. Be a part of the team our customers call the finest in the industry.

• Reliable, Year-Round Work
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company Matched 401k
• Company Provided Vehicle
• The advertised pay range is base pay plus average commissions earned at the location

This is a Non-Exempt position.

Southern Home Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. The policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.