UPS Battery Technician II - Field Service & Reliability

Air Comfort, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Electrical Technician II to support UPS battery systems. You will engage in battery replacements, preventative maintenance, and on-site service to ensure continuous power availability for customers.

The role offers hands-on experience with battery startups, troubleshooting, and involvement in safety procedures. Candidates should be ready to travel up to 50% and collaborate with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn AC/DC theory, electronic components, and circuitry.
• Experience or training in the use of digital multimeters, amp clamps, and battery testing equipment. Understanding of isolation devices, arc-flash PPE, and safe work practices.
• Ability to connect battery strings in series, parallel, and series-parallel configurations.
• Familiarity with 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).
• 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.
• Interact professionally with internal teams and external customers.
• Assist in the warehouse and support other service divisions as needed.
• Utilize hand tools and general maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Work from schematic diagrams, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Learn and perform battery disconnection and connection in cabinets and open racks.
• Gain experience building battery racks and spill containment systems.
• Collect and enter test readings and maintenance data using a laptop computer.
• Travel approximately 50% to customer sites as required.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Skills

AC/DC theory (basic)

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital multimeters

Amp clamps

Battery testing equipment

Job description

Air Comfort, Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking an Electrical Technician II to support UPS battery systems. You will engage in battery replacements, preventative maintenance, and on-site service to ensure continuous power availability for customers.

The role offers hands-on experience with battery startups, troubleshooting, and involvement in safety procedures. Candidates should be ready to travel up to 50% and collaborate with internal teams and customers.