Generator Technician

Pearce Services • Childwold, NY

5d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Pearce is hiring a Generator Technician to service and repair commercial generators on cell phone towers in the technician’s region. The role suits independent, self-motivated candidates willing to travel and work in a fast-paced telecommunications environment. Technicians maintain, diagnose, repair, install, and upgrade generator systems and related components, and help ensure equipment is ready for operation. The position requires attention to safety, timely response to generator alarms, and the ability to take on-call duty when assigned. Work schedules and travel may include long-distance driving, evenings, nights, overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, holidays, and extended periods away from home.

Pearce is a technology-enabled provider of asset management services for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure across North America. 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. Employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package that includes health and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. Other offerings described include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an HSA option, paid vacation and holidays, and role-required equipment such as a company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment.

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 more than 50 pounds and to stoop, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect or troubleshoot equipment and alarms effectively using sight and hearing.
• Willingness and ability to drive long distances, work day, evening, or night hours, and work overtime, emergency callouts, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned and be away from home for extended periods.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain generators; diagnose and repair problems; install or replace components or entire systems; and perform 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, and test them for proper operation.
• Respond promptly to power and generator alarms; when assigned, remain on call and promptly answer assigned phone calls and email.
• Work safely around hazards associated with power supply equipment, switching gear, and other equipment; use safety equipment and practices, and attend and participate in designated safety and training meetings.
• Perform additional duties as business and client needs evolve.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development courses and training.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• HSA option.
• Potential eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem.
• Role-required company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed