Standby Generator Technician

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