Battery Technician 3 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 43,876 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid-time off

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring for a position focused on maintaining and installing critical power equipment. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and a solid knowledge of battery systems.

Candidates must be adaptable, efficient in a Microsoft environment, and prepared to travel significantly. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and a competitive salary between $31.85 - $35.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience.
• Must possess an acceptable driving record if using a company vehicle.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn critical power and battery systems and troubleshooting.
• Install battery systems and test continuity of circuits.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Generate maintenance and repair tickets.
• Travel up to 75% of the time.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Smart devices

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 7,000 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long‑term system sustainability.

This position requires an individual who is keen on learning new applications and capable of critical thinking, customer service, and problem solving as well as working independently after receiving adequate training. The MC Dean Critical Power department provides our customers with safe and effective maintenance and installation of UPS, battery, and other critical power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand topics including critical power and battery systems, LOTO, safety, and troubleshooting.
• Installing battery systems, taking electrical readings, and testing continuity of circuits using appropriate equipment.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Generate tickets to ensure equipment maintenance and repair is completed in accordance with OEM standards.
• Travel up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• This position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 8+ years of experience.
• This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle. Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance with our policy.

Candidate Expectations

• Experience with a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and workload.
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Must have good working knowledge using smart devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.) and be comfortable using multiple web‑based applications.
• Must be committed to excellence and generate high‑quality work.
• Must consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with customer service and satisfaction.
• NFPA 70e (current version).
• OSHA 10/30.
• Battery OEM‑certified.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid‑time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military Reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range: USD $31.85 – $35.00 /Hr.