Generator Service Technician ($20-$35/hour + Spiffs)

Southern Home Services; Millbrook (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Year-round work

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k matching

Job summary

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

The role requires Generac certification, a valid driver’s license, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Generac certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years in a similar role.
• Experience with generator systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Overtime availability including weekends and evenings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs for residential systems and generators.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues and generator malfunctions.
• Interact with customers to diagnose problems and propose solutions.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and codes.
• Inspect, test, and commission electrical systems and generator installations.
• Support related trades as needed (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry).

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Generator systems

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Description 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.

Job Type Full-time

Description 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! AirNow, 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

• Generac certification
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• 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

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.