Generator Technician

Pearce Services•Mankato, MN

19d

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Generator Technician to service and repair commercial generators at cell phone towers in the technician’s region. The role suits independent, self-starting technicians willing to travel and offers the opportunity to learn and grow in the telecom industry. The technician maintains, diagnoses, repairs, installs, and upgrades generator equipment and related systems, and performs checks and preventive maintenance to ensure readiness. The work may involve travel over long distances, extended time away from home, variable hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, and assigned 24-hour on-call duty. Specific duties may evolve based on business and client needs. Pearce is a technology-enabled provider of asset management, maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure, including backup power generators, UPS systems, and other equipment. Founded in 1998, the company has more than 4,000 employees and 28 U.S. locations, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc. The listed base pay range is $30–$40 USD. Compensation may also include performance or referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem or other applicable compensation. The role provides necessary work tools and safety equipment. Full-time employees are offered health and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

At least one year of intense work-related experience with generator and electrical maintenance-related software, hardware, and processes.
Thorough knowledge of generator installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
Moderate computer skills.
Basic knowledge of pertinent FCC, FAA, EPA, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds and perform stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and prolonged standing.
Ability to inspect or troubleshoot equipment and alarms effectively using visual and auditory observation.
Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work variable hours and required overtime, respond to emergency callouts, work weekends and holidays as required, and be on call for 24 hours when assigned.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience with generator maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain generators; diagnose and repair problems; install or replace components or entire systems; and perform additional maintenance or upgrades on out-of-season equipment.
Conduct performance checks and regular maintenance to ensure generators are ready for operation.
Read and follow blueprints or other design specifications when installing or repairing equipment.
Install fuel and water supply lines, pumps, electrical wiring and controls, and other components; test systems for proper operation.
Respond promptly to power or generator alarms, answer assigned phone and email communications promptly, and assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.
Work safely around hazards associated with installation and maintenance of power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices.
Attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
Travel long distances and work variable hours, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required; be away from home for extended periods when needed.