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Emergency Generator Technician

Kelly Services

Canton, MAJob$38–45/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38–45/hr
Location
Canton, MA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Kelly Services is hiring an Emergency Generator Technician. Kelly® is seeking a Generator Technician to work at a premier service and maintenance provider in Boston, MA. The role offers a flexible day‑shift start time, on‑call overtime, and a pay rate of $38‑45 per hour based on experience. Benefits include a company‑provided truck, phone, gas card, laptop, 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Key focus areas include Perform routine maintenance on generators and transfer switches, Follow safety rules, maintenance protocols, and lockout/tag-out procedures, and Utilize personal protective equipment and maintain a safe work environment.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 3-5 Years Generator Technician Experience, and Able To Lift And Maneuver Heavy Equipment. Important skills include Routine Maintenance, Safety Rules Adherence, Maintenance Protocols, Lockout/Tag-Out Procedures, Safe Work Environment, and Equipment Stocking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Routine MaintenanceSafety Rules AdherenceMaintenance ProtocolsLockout/Tag-Out ProceduresSafe Work EnvironmentEquipment StockingPaperwork CompletionTool Inventory ManagementCustomer CommunicationOffice Staff CommunicationProblem IdentificationSolution ImplementationEmergency Service ResponseComputer LiteracyMechanical SkillsLoad Bank TestingDetail-OrientedSelf-AccountableThoroughnessCustomer ServiceIndependent WorkPersonal Protective Equipment UseElectrical KnowledgeGenerator MaintenanceTransfer Switch MaintenanceCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTechnical Certification3-5 Years Generator/Electrical/Mechanical Technician Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking a Generator Technician to work at a premier service and maintenance provider in Boston, MA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Direct Hire

Day Shift Hours: Flexibility with start time

On Call/Over-Time

Pay Rate: $38-45/hr, based on experience

Why you should apply to be a Generator Technician:

  • Competitive pay rate, commensurate with your experience

  • Company-provided truck, phone, gas card, credit card, and laptop

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

  • Opportunity to work independently and interact with customers daily

  • Join a reputable and growing organization with room for advancement

What’s a typical day as a Generator Technician? You’ll be:

  • Performing routine maintenance on generators and transfer switches

  • Following all safety rules, maintenance protocols, and lockout/tag-out procedures

  • Utilizing personal protective equipment and maintaining a safe work environment

  • Keeping your truck stocked with necessary equipment and tools

  • Completing paperwork at the end of each service call

  • Lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying, and maneuvering heavy items as required

  • Maintaining an adequate tool inventory for assigned repairs

  • Communicating effectively with customers and office staff

  • Identifying potential problems proactively and implementing solutions

  • Responding to emergency service calls as needed

  • Demonstrating strong computer literacy for documentation and communication

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

  • Have a high school diploma or GED (required); technical certification preferred

  • Possess 3-5 years of experience as a generator, electrical, or mechanical technician

  • Are well-versed in mechanical skills and have experience with Load Bank testing

  • Are detail-oriented, self-accountable, and thorough

  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Can manage your own tool inventory and work independently

  • Are able to lift and maneuver heavy equipment as needed

  • Exhibit strong computer literacy and paperwork completion skills

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Generator Technician today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly ® .

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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