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Field Service Technician- Generator Division
Job Tracking ID: 512537-900418
Job Location: Fort Myers, FL
Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
Level of Education: High School/GED
Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
Date Updated: 01/13/2026
Years of Experience: 5 - 7 Years
Starting Date: ASAP
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Job Status: Full Time,Regular
Job Description
Job Summary
Service Technicians are responsible for performing both shop and/or field repairs, maintenance service and troubleshooting of diesel and gas generators, including automatic transfer switches, batteries, and load banks.
*Hired candidates may be eligible for a Signing Bonus based on skill level and certifications.
Essential Job Functions
Perform technical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair of generators
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of generators both during normal working hours and after-hours, weekends, and holidays as directed
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance service and/or repairs of generators
Read and interpret operational manuals, electrical schematics, universal generator literature, and work orders to perform required maintenance and/or repairs
Perform basic mathematical calculations
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
Detect faulty operations, defective material and report them and any other unusual situations to the service manager in a timely manner
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly shop work areas, company vehicles, and job site work areas
Drive company vehicle to and from job sites throughout the day. Overnight travel by land and/or air may be required on occasion
Additional Job Functions
May perform work requiring the use of welding tools, winch, pulley, hoist and/or pallet jack
May be required to tow a trailer, portable generator, or load bank using Company vehicle
Experience and Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including physical and work environment)
Working knowledge of power generation systems and its components, including knowledge of the mechanical operation, associated hazards, and proper usage of the equipment
Ability to interpret schematics and operational manuals for practical application on repair and maintenance tasks
Working knowledge of fundamental mathematical operations
Ability to take preventative safety measures to avoid electrical shock, limit exposure to loud noises, and prevent personal injury by using personal protective equipment, including the use of NFPA 70E protective equipment when applicable
Skilled usage of mechanical tools utilized to repair and maintain generators and their components
Ability to perform duties in non-climate controlled environments such as outdoor weather conditions and non-weather related wet, humid and/or extreme heat conditions
Position requires extended periods of standing, extended periods of sitting while driving, as well as bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, kneeling, squatting and the use of hands to finger, handle and feel
Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects up to 100 lbs throught the work day
Minimum Job Qualifications (education, work experience, licenses/certifications)
High School or equivalent (GED)
5 to 7 years of related work experience or training or equivalent combination of both education and experience
Motor Vehicle Record must be in good standing and comply with Company policy
Experience on Generac, Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Aksa, Blue Star, Taylor generators are a plus