UPS Battery Technician - Northern CA

TPS Talent LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Car allowance

Cell phone allowance

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Battery Technician to install and service batteries and chargers in California. This role involves maintaining customer relations, complying with safety protocols, and handling equipment installations. Candidates should have a technical background from an accredited school and two to three years of relevant experience. The pay range for the role is between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Benefits include health coverage and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Installation/service experience with DC power and chargers.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing and diagnostic tools.
• Availability for travel and overnight assignments.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and service batteries and chargers.
• Provide technical assistance and field service.
• Maintain asset details in a database.

Skills

Knowledge of DC power installation

Electrical testing skills

Project supervision

Customer relations

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Education

Technical graduate of a two-year accredited technical school

Two to three years of technician experience

Job description

At TPS Talent, we connect skilled professionals with opportunity‑driven careers across Telecom, IT, Engineering, Construction, and Hospitality. Whether you're seeking a direct hire role, contract‑to‑hire, or project‑based work, we're here to align your experience and goals with the right companies — and make the process seamless.

Founded in 2021, we're a WBENC‑certified recruiting firm based in Dallas, TX, with a nationwide reach. Our team is experienced, diverse, and committed to advocating for candidates like you. We focus on real relationships, timely communication, and placements that actually stick.

With TPS Talent, you’re not just another resume — you're a person, a professional, and a priority.

DIRECT HIRE

LOCATION: Northern California - Within 1.5 hr travel time to San Francisco or Sacramento, CA

FIELD JOB DETAILS

• Majority Local Travel: Primarily within the local area with occasional overnight stays nationwide based on business needs and training opportunities.
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement, car allowance, and cell phone allowance provided. Tools provided by company. Any overnight travel is reimbursed.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical - United Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex‑Spending Account
• Benefit card to be provided to employees for prescription drug purchases.
• Life Insurance & ADD
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 10 company paid holidays plus 2 personal days
• 401k - 3% company match

Job Description

The Battery Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, servicing, and replacing batteries and chargers for use with UPS, DC power plants, and related equipment with or without supervision. The technician is expected to comply with project deadlines and standards, maintain quality customer service, and avoid service interruptions.

Specific Duties

• Provides field service and technical assistance to customers in the installation, removal, testing, start‑up, maintenance, and modifications of batteries and chargers.
• Review test data from current and historical battery test results to determine failures and generate reports.
• Maintain asset detail information related to battery systems within a database management system.
• Provides accurate and timely reporting of job schedules, project completion, and expense reports.
• Coordinates job scheduling in conjunction with material availability.
• Abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of all aspects of service relating to DC power and battery installation for specific projects as assigned.
• Installation/service experience encompassing DC power and related equipment, material coordination, site layout, troubleshooting, revenue enhancement, customer relations, and safety management within the DC power industry.
• Working knowledge of electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Availability for daily travel and periodic overnight assignments.
• Ability to run and/or supervise projects of minimal complexity utilizing experienced contracted labor.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to use hands to grasp or handle various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Strong vision abilities relating to depth perception and focus adjustments.
• License to operate a motor vehicle.

Educational Background

• Technical graduate of a two‑year accredited technical school in an engineering/technical field.
• Two to three years of technician experience in related DC power field or industry.

The pay range for this role is:

60,000 - 80,000 USD per year (San Francisco)