Generator Technician

About the role

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining generators, diagnosing and repairing problems, installing and replacing components or entire systems, and performing additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment
• Conducting performance checks and regular maintenance on generators to ensure proper readiness, reading and following blueprints or other design specifications to install or repair
• Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components, and test for proper operation
• Respond promptly to Power/Generator alarms; ability to be on call 24/7 if necessary and respond promptly to assigned phone and email
• Perform work with awareness of all potential hazards connected with the installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment, including but not limited to falls, electric shock, falling objects, and traffic; use safety equipment and utilize safety practices; attend and participate in all designated safety and training meetings

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance preferred; minimum of one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes
• Thorough knowledge of generator installations, maintenance, and repair; knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components; moderate computer skills
• Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA regulations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to comply with OSHA Standards
• Lifting over 50 pounds, stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and standing for long periods of time
• Ability to inspect and/or troubleshoot equipment/alarms effectively, both visually and audibly
• Willing and able to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours; overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required; must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and be gone from home for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a DOT physical

Pay

Base Pay Range: $30 – $40 USD per hour. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA option
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development training
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet provided as required for the role, along with all necessary tools and safety equipment