Generator Service Technician ($20-$35/hour + Spiffs)

Southern Home Services • Millbrook, AL

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About The Position

Southern Home Services, a residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical company, is hiring a Service Electrician/Generator Technician for AirNow. The role performs electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs, with a focus on residential systems and generator services. The technician troubleshoots electrical problems, installs and services generator systems, follows safety standards and codes, and works with customers to diagnose issues, recommend solutions, and provide quality service.

The work also includes general maintenance and repair across electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC/R units, and other equipment. The position requires physical work in indoor and outdoor environments, including attics and crawlspaces, and may involve overtime, evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Southern Home Services offers flexible schedules, training, and growth plans.

Requirements

• Generac certification.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with generator systems.
• 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.
• Strong organization and task-prioritization skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally; climb ladders; access attics and crawlspaces; drive; push, carry, and pull; use hand tools; and perform fine-detail work.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, handle or feel objects or controls, reach, and regularly stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to extreme heat or cold and adverse weather such as wind, rain, ice, or snow.

Responsibilities

• Understand and work with electricity, electrical systems, motor control systems, and process control instrumentation.
• Conduct maintenance, service, and repairs across 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 repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Inspect electrical systems and components for hazards or defects and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, particularly in lighting circuits.
• Install and service generator systems and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Interact with customers to diagnose problems, recommend solutions, and provide high-quality service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Professional and on-the-job training.
• Growth plans.
• Reliable, year-round work.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Company-provided vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED