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Generator Supercenter

Service Technician

Nashville, TN · On-site

$21 - $30/hr

Main Diagnosing and Repairing backup standby power systems and Servicing and Maintaining standby Generac generators. Responsibilities * Technicians will be provided with a daily workload of service ...

FirstLight Home Care

Caregiver/CNA

Franklin, TN · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Standby assist with shower each shift, helping gather clothes. May need to assist with dressing if asked. Laundry/bed linens weekly as needed. Light housekeeping if needed-gathering garbage). Bring ...

FirstLight Home Care

Caregiver/CNA

Franklin, TN · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

STAY BUSY! Assist to toilet and offer standby assist to allow for privacy. Offer to help with dressing. Prepare & serve light breakfast (cheese tortilla & coffee), prepare & serve light lunch ...

FirstLight Home Care

Caregiver/CNA

Franklin, TN · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

STAY BUSY! Assist to toilet and offer standby assist to allow for privacy. Offer to help with dressing. Prepare & serve light breakfast (cheese tortilla & coffee), prepare & serve light lunch ...

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How much do standby jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for standby in Tennessee is $25.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.69 and $28.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a standby?

A Standby job typically refers to a position where an individual is available to step in when needed, often on short notice. This can apply to various industries, including entertainment, aviation, and emergency services. Standby employees may not have fixed working hours but must be ready to report when required. Compensation and expectations vary, depending on the role and employer.

What does a typical shift look like for someone working in a standby role?

A typical shift for a Standby professional involves being on call and ready to respond to emergencies, outages, or equipment failures, often during nights, weekends, or holidays. During scheduled standby periods, you may need to remain within a certain distance from the worksite and keep communication devices close at hand. Your responsibilities include quickly mobilizing to the location when alerted, performing assessments, and implementing repairs or solutions. Teamwork is crucial, as you'll often coordinate with engineers, technicians, or external agencies to minimize downtime. The unpredictability of the role can be challenging, but it also offers valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the standby position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Standby in industries such as energy, utilities, or transportation, candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, quick problem-solving skills, and relevant field experience or training. Familiarity with safety protocols, monitoring systems, and incident reporting tools is often expected. Dependability, situational awareness, and clear communication are vital soft skills that help individuals respond effectively during critical situations. These competencies are essential for maintaining operational continuity and ensuring safety during system outages or emergencies.

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Infographic showing various Standby job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,224 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Caregiver/CNA

FirstCare Enterprises LLC dba FirstLight Home Care

Mount Juliet, TN • On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Full-time

Dental, Vision

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Social History:  Client served as a Lieutenant in the Navy for a number of years.  
Diagnoses:  T-7 fracture of spine, Erratic Blood Pressure, Bilateral Hearing Loss w/aids, Chronic Cough due to allergies.  Allergies:  None to food but Meds- Carvedilol
Goals & Objectives:  Medication reminder at shift start. Plan, prepare & cook healthy, well-balanced dinner meal each shift, keep running grocery list. Clean kitchen afterwards. Hydration reminders. Accompany to Dr visits or errands as needed on specific days. Standby assist with shower each shift, helping gather clothes. May need to assist with dressing if asked.  Laundry/bed linens weekly as needed. Light housekeeping if needed-gathering garbage).  Bring in mail if needed.
ADL's:  Mobility:  Client  can get himself up from a seated position onto his walker.  He walks slowly with a new Ninja rollator. If her gets tired or if he feels his BP drop, he sits down.  CG should observe and/or walk with him regarding balance. For longer distances, he should use a transport chair.  Cliff needs CG to accompany him to Dr appts and may need to drive for him. He will need help into and out of his car.
Eating:  Eating better is his primary goal. Client  can feed himself.  He needs a healthy, balanced, evening meal planned, prepared and served to him each shift.  He enjoys a meat n 3 type meal. He has no food allergies and is not picky.  He reports to have no swallowing difficulties. 
Bathing/Dressing/Grooming:  Client  can shower independently but would like CG to standby if needed. He said he is very careful and has a shower chair, support bars and a handheld showerhead. He can brush his own teeth. He chooses his own clothes and dresses himself but may ask for help with fasteners. 
Toileting:  Toilets independently. May appreciate standby assist so CG should ask when he needs to go. He wears depends in case of any accident. He does know when he needs to go.
Communication:  Client speaks clearly and enunciates fairly well but talks at a low volume. He does wear hearing aids in both ears but seems to need CG to speak a little loud and clear. He is highly computer-literate and an excellent communicator per email and text and does this often.