Why This Role Stands Out
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career as a Standby Generator Technician with a reputable company, offering competitive hourly pay and the convenience of a take-home company truck. You'll gain valuable experience servicing major brands and contribute to keeping communities powered, making this a rewarding role for skilled technicians ready for growth. Apply today to join a dynamic and expanding team!
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Job Description
Job title: Generator Service Technician — Home Standby Power
Location / type: Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site / Field · Full-time
Pay range (show on posting): $30–$42 / hour (DOE)
Description:
KPB Generators keeps homes and businesses across South Florida running when the power goes out. We're hiring an experienced standby-generator technician who can independently service, diagnose, and repair Generac and other major brands. This is a key hire on a growing team — competitive pay, a take-home company truck, and real room to grow.
What you'll do:
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on residential and light-commercial standby generators
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and fuel-system faults
- Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches (ATS) and perform load-bank testing
- Handle startups/commissioning and warranty work
- Respond during storm season as part of an on-call rotation
- Log all work in ServiceTitan from your phone, and communicate clearly with customers
Requirements:
- 3+ years hands-on experience with standby/generators (or strong transferable electrical/HVAC/diesel background)
- Solid understanding of single- and three-phase electrical fundamentals; able to read schematics
- Valid FL driver's license and clean driving record
- Able to work outdoors in Florida heat, lift 50+ lbs, kneel/climb as needed
- Manufacturer/dealer certification (Generac, Kohler, or Cummins) or EGSA certification a strong plus
Screening questions (add in the application form):
- Do you have 3+ years of direct standby/generator service experience? (Yes/No — "No" disqualifies)
- Do you have a valid FL driver's license and a clean driving record? (Yes/No — "No" disqualifies)
- Which generator brands have you serviced? (Select all that apply: Generac / Kohler / Cummins / Other)
- What's your earliest available start date? (Short text)
Benefits:
- $30–$42/hr DOE, plus overtime and storm/on-call premium pay
- Take-home company truck and tools
- Paid training and a certification path
- Growth opportunity with a fast-growing company