Commercial Service Technician 1 - Arlington, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is looking for an Electrical Service / UPS Installation Systems Technician in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves assembly, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, with a focus on UPS installations. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in the electrical service industry and will be required to travel 60% of the time across the United States. Competitive benefits and a commitment to innovative engineering practice are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical service, including UPS installation.
• Technical knowledge of electrical safety standards like OSHA.
• Experience working with EMS systems and smart devices.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, maintain electrical systems according to plans.
• Troubleshoot and correct malfunctioning systems with tools.
• Travel 60% of the time across the United States for service duties.

Skills

Electrical service methods

Testing equipment

Troubleshooting

Smart devices usage

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical tools

Testing devices

Job description

Electrical Service / UPS Installation Systems Technician

M.C. Dean is a company focused on building intelligence, designing, building, operating, and maintaining cyber‑physical solutions for nation‑critical facilities and complex infrastructure. With over 7,000 employees headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the firm delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative, forward‑thinking work environment and are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints and building plans.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain EMS systems, smart breakers, electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using test devices.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components with test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Travel 60% of the time across the United States to perform regional service duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5+) years of experience in the electrical service industry, including UPS system installation.

Candidate Expectations

• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Possess an acceptable driving record if the position requires company vehicle use.
• Excellent working knowledge of electrical tools and testing equipment.
• Comfortable using smart devices (smartphones, tablets) and multiple web‑based applications.
• Committed to excellence and high‑quality work.
• Wear OSHA approved boots, shoes, pants, and a shirt with at least seven (7) inches of shoulder coverage.
• Consistently report to work on time and work well with others to maintain a safe environment.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Possess a journeyman’s license or equivalent in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Additional certifications such as Lift and Aerial Training, NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or UPS installation knowledge.

Benefits

• 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

• Lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet, including on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Perform repetitive movements such as walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.
• Maintain good vision (corrected as needed), color vision, hearing, and English communication skills.
• Use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognize when something is wrong or likely to be wrong without solving the problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce logical solutions.
• Integrate disparate pieces of information to derive general conclusions or relationships.
• See details at close range (within a few feet).
• Listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.