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UPS Battery & Preventative Maintenance Technician
Pay: $30.00–$50.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Job Type: Temporary with potential for full-time hire
We are seeking an experienced UPS Battery & Preventative Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance of mission-critical power systems. This position will begin as a temporary assignment, allowing us to evaluate technical skills and performance, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role. Additional technicians may be added as our team grows.
The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background with hands-on experience performing battery replacements, battery testing, and preventative maintenance on UPS systems for major manufacturers.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on single-phase and three-phase UPS systems.
- Replace and install VRLA and lithium-ion UPS batteries, including complete battery strings and battery cabinets.
- Conduct battery testing and diagnostics, including impedance/conductance testing, voltage checks, and capacity assessments.
- Perform visual inspections, verify system alarms, review event logs, and ensure overall UPS system health and operational readiness.
- Troubleshoot basic UPS and battery-related issues and escalate complex problems to engineering or OEM support when necessary.
- Follow manufacturer procedures and electrical safety standards while working with energized critical power equipment and battery systems.
- Accurately document maintenance activities, battery replacements, test results, and service recommendations.
- Travel to customer sites supporting data centers, healthcare facilities, telecom environments, and other mission-critical locations.
Required Qualifications
- General electrician experience with a strong focus on:
- UPS battery testing
- Battery replacements
- Preventative maintenance of UPS equipment
- Hands-on experience servicing UPS systems from one or more of the following manufacturers:
- APC (Schneider Electric)
- Eaton
- Vertiv/Liebert
- Toshiba
- Mitsubishi
- Ability to safely work around energized electrical equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- OEM training or manufacturer certifications.
- Experience with both VRLA and Lithium-Ion battery systems.
- Experience working in mission-critical environments such as data centers, telecom facilities, hospitals, or industrial sites.
- Thorough understanding of electrical safety practices, including PPE requirements and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Clean background preferred.
Compensation
- $30.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
This position will require some travel, but perdiem will be offered.
If you have experience maintaining UPS systems and replacing batteries for critical power applications, please apply.
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