UPS Battery Systems Technician II

Air Comfort, Inc; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Technician II to install, maintain, and certify UPS battery systems powering critical facilities.

You will work hands-on with DC battery systems, learn industry-leading safety practices, and collaborate with engineers and service teams to ensure reliability. The role requires travel to customer sites (~30%+), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn AC/DC theory, electronic components, and circuitry.
• Ability to use hand tools and general maintenance equipment safely.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn the use of digital multimeters, amp clamps, flexible CTs, and battery testing equipment such as Alber Cellcorder.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn proper use of isolation devices, arc-flash suits, and PPE.
• Ability to work from diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Competency in or willingness to learn battery string connections (series, parallel, series-parallel).
• Understanding of torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of battery installations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• OSHA 10-hour certification and NFPA-70E Safety Training (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Assist with battery replacements and new installations for UPS systems.
• Support preventative and scheduled maintenance of batteries with minimal disruption to customers.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site during all phases of work.
• Follow operational, maintenance, and emergency procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Work from schematic diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete tasks.
• Assist with warehouse operations and support other service divisions (Switch Gear, Operations, HVAC) as needed.
• Interact professionally with internal teams and external customers.
• Learn and apply proper techniques for disconnecting and connecting sealed batteries, building battery racks, and installing spill containment systems.
• Collect and enter test readings and maintenance data using a laptop computer.
• Gain experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on DC battery systems with increasing independence.
• Travel approximately 30% or more to customer sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

AC/DC theory

Hand tools

Digital multimeters

Amp clamps

Battery testing equipment

Isolation PPE safety

Diagrams & schematics reading

Battery string connections

Torque inspection

Microsoft Office

OSHA 10/NFPA-70E

Able to travel

U.S. citizen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alber Cellcorder

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Technician II to install, maintain, and certify UPS battery systems powering critical facilities.

You will work hands-on with DC battery systems, learn industry-leading safety practices, and collaborate with engineers and service teams to ensure reliability. The role requires travel to customer sites (~30%+), strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.