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Generac

Home and industrial backup power systems

Generator Technician 2

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeOakland, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Four years of servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems is required.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical design, alternating-current and direct-current circuitry, power generation, wiring schematics, and connection diagrams is required.
  • Working knowledge of engine maintenance and troubleshooting of natural gas fuel systems is required.
  • Knowledge of power generation equipment, including light towers, pumps, and heating products, is required.
  • Working knowledge of diesel or gaseous engines is required.
  • Working knowledge of transfer switch operations is required.
  • Knowledge of spark-ignited systems is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain Generac certification in the air-cooled and Protector Series courses is required.
  • The ability to provide detailed reports within 24 hours is required.
  • The ability to manage and respond to emails, texts, and phone calls safely and in a timely manner is required.
  • The ability to observe, identify, and relay critical information to the company, customers, or coworkers is required.
  • The employee must be able to stand regularly and frequently use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear.
  • The employee must be able to walk, stoop, crouch, bend, reach above the shoulders, and lift or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high and up to 10 feet away.
  • The employee must have close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception vision.
  • The employee must be able to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, snow, and ice.
  • The employee may be required to obtain a DOT Medical Card and be able to drive a heavy-duty truck daily.
  • The employee must comply with assigned location personal protective equipment requirements, including safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical and electrical technical work, troubleshoot generators, and repair them.
  • Perform emergency and unscheduled generator repairs during normal working hours and after hours, weekends, and holidays, as directed.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs on generators.
  • Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to complete required maintenance or repairs.
  • Detect faulty operations and defective materials, and report them and other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner.
  • Stay current on National Fire Protection Association and state regulations for Emergency Power Supply Systems.
  • Create reports for all work performed in FieldServio.
  • Communicate report findings by phone, email, and in person.
  • Commission industrial and MPS products.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • Six years of servicing and troubleshooting Emergency Power Supply Systems is preferred.

About the Company

Generac

Home and industrial backup power systems

Generac Power Systems provides backup power solutions for homes and businesses, offering home standby generators, portable generators, clean energy options, and related equipment along with remote monitoring and maintenance services. Its products work by automatically supplying electricity during outages and can be monitored remotely, with services to keep systems running. The company differentiates itself through a wide dealer network, direct and partner sales, and a broad lineup that covers residential, commercial, and industrial needs, including sustainability-focused options. Its goal is to ensure reliable power availability across diverse sectors by making backup and clean energy solutions accessible, scalable, and easy to monitor.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Waukesha, WI
Founded
1959

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