Industrial Generator Technician

generac; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Life insurance & long‑term disability

Flexible spending accounts and HSA

Job summary

Energy Systems seeks a Generator Field Service Technician to perform on-site troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of Generac industrial equipment. The role requires 100% travel with a provided fleet vehicle and no overnight travel anticipated.

Responsibilities include warranty service, equipment modifications, and service operations under varying weather conditions. Requires strong technical knowledge and independent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical design, AC/DC circuitry, and power generation systems.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and control diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for Generac EPSS.
• Perform warranty and campaign service as needed.
• Execute equipment modifications and field service tasks across diverse environments.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Electromechanical knowledge

Power generation

Engine knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

We are Energy Systems, the leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.

With an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers, Energy Systems is one of the longest existing Generac Industrial Distributors in the United States. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.

The Generator Field Service Technician is responsible for providing on-site troubleshooting, repair, warranty/campaign service, preventative maintenance, equipment modifications, of Generac industrial products. This position will requires 100% travel; fleet vehicle provided. No overnight travel is anticipated. Overtime is not promised or required, but during mass storms and outages management may require additional help for after-hours calls beyond the standing on-call schedule

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of mechanical design, AC and DC circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, connection diagrams, and control systems
• Understand components and operation of an electrical distribution and transfer switch system
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to make independent decisions, and work with minimal supervision, in occasionally adverse outdoor weather conditions.
• Experienced in Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
• Knowledge of power generation; light tower, products
• Spark Ignited and Compression ignition internal combustion engine knowledge

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:High School Diploma
• Experience:3-4 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS), and Generac Industrial certification and related maintenance, startup and troubleshooting competencies, as well as competitive brand industrial repair proficiency. Load bank loading and towing and related certifications are required for larger commercial and industrial units.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:Associates Degree in Marine, Ag, Construction, Automotive technical programs, or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience:6 years servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems (EPSS)

Compensation Range:

• Min: $28.39/hour
• Mid: $34.07/hour
• Max: $39.75/hour

COMPENSATION:

Energy Systems is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including short term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending, and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays, opportunity for overtime and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Physical Demands:

The employee is constantly using hands to finger, handle, feel, lift or operate objects, and use computer keyboards. Fine dexterity for manipulating small objects required. The employee is constantly required to walk, squat, turn/twist, crouch, reach, stand, balance, climb/descend ladders, stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and see, talk, hear, and smell. The employee is constantly required to stand on variable work surfaces.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Extreme weather conditions, as well as noisy and confined environments are additional exposures.

• Daily road travel is monitored by vehicle GPS.
• Random Drug/other testing or data collection which may be required to meet customer site access requirements.
• Strict adherence to proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working in the field, which may include: eye and hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, ESD/spark/fire resistant uniform, or face shields.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”