What are the responsibilities and job description for the Generator Technician position at Generac?
Benefits
Job Requirements
This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a field team.
Key Responsibilities
**This job is with an independent Generac dealer and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requirements
- Retirement Savings
- Company Vehicle
- Bonus Offered
- Commission Offered
- Overtime Pay/On-Call Emergency Premiums
- Paid Training & Certifications
This role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently or as part of a field team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance: oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, battery checks, and other routine servicing.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical problems: identify failing components, control panels, relay logic, voltage/current issues.
- Repair generator systems: replace faulty parts, repair wiring or mechanical engine issues.
- Conduct load bank testing to ensure generator performance.
- Commission new generator installations (if applicable).
- Maintain detailed service reports, logs, parts usage, and maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures (PPE, environmental protocols).
- Respond to emergency service calls if required (on-call rotation).
- Order and manage spare parts inventory.
- Work with customers professionally, explaining work done, any issues, and needed repairs.
- High School Diploma / GED required; technical school or associate's in electrical, mechanical, or related field preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in generator maintenance or similar power-generation / industrial maintenance role.
- Strong electrical knowledge (AC/DC, relay logic, transfer switches).
- Mechanical skills: familiarity with engines, or fluid systems.
- Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Strong safety mindset; familiarity with health & safety regulations.
- Must have own hand tools
**This job is with an independent Generac dealer and not for employment with Generac Power Systems, Inc.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.