Generator Service Technician (Residential Experience)

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work with electricity, electrical systems, motor control systems, and process control instrumentation.
• Conduct maintenance, service, and repairs across a range of areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and electrical systems.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and equipment to ensure proper function and safety.
• Perform light maintenance tasks on electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC/R units.
• Support the repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards or defects and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, particularly in lighting circuits.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with generator systems.
• Must have residential experience.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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

• Reliable, year-round work.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-matched 401k.
• Company-provided vehicle.

The advertised pay range is base pay plus average commissions earned at the location.