UPS Technician III

Air Comfort, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking an experienced UPS Technician III (Travel) to service clients in the Atlanta, GA area and beyond. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair UPS and battery systems, lead projects, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with contractors, partners, and clients to deliver top-quality power solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with advanced UPS equipment and collaboration across diverse industries while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience servicing UPS systems including installation and maintenance.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems related to UPS and DC systems.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory and circuitry.
• Ability to work safely with PPE including arc-flash gear.
• US Citizenship may be required for access to certain sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance on UPS and battery systems.
• Independently install, troubleshoot, repair, start up, and commission UPS systems.
• Lead projects with multiple crew members, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, partners, and clients to ensure project success.
• Operate and maintain UPS and battery systems, PDUs, ATS, and rectifiers.
• Assess manpower and material requirements for maintenance and installation services.
• Estimate consumables and connectivity parts for project completion.
• Monitor crew safety and productivity, and mentor junior technicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with internal teams and clients.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Skills

Diagnostic tools proficiency

AC/DC theory

Electrical & mechanical UPS systems

Torque values & inspection

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30-hour certification

NFPA-70E Safety Training

Thermography Level 2+

US Citizenship required

Tools

Digital multimeters

Amp clamps

Phase rotation meters

Power quality analyzers

IR cameras

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Join a leading provider of critical power solutions as a UPS Technician III (Travel), serving clients in the Atlanta, GA area and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians to work hands-on with advanced Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and battery systems, ensuring reliable power for essential operations across diverse industries. As a key member of the technical services team, you will play a vital role in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of critical power infrastructure. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to lead projects, mentor junior technicians, and further develop your technical expertise while collaborating with contractors, partners, and clients to deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Perform startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance on UPS and battery systems.
• Independently install, troubleshoot, repair, start up, and commission all types of UPS systems.
• Lead projects with multiple crew members, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, partners, and clients to ensure project success.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as UPS systems, battery systems, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and AC/DC rectifiers.
• Assess manpower and material requirements for maintenance and installation services.
• Estimate consumables and connectivity parts needed for project completion.
• Monitor crew safety and productivity, taking action as needed to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Foster a positive team environment and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience servicing UPS systems, including installation and maintenance.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems related to UPS, DC systems, and major OEMs (such as Eaton, Mitsubishi, Schneider, APC, GE, Emerson).
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, including digital multimeters, amp clamps, phase rotation meters, power quality analyzers, IR cameras, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC theory, electronic components, and circuitry.
• Competency in series, parallel, and series-parallel connections.
• Understanding of torque values, torque-mark application, and visual inspection of installations.
• Ability to operate safely and use appropriate PPE, including arc-flash suits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• NFPA-70E Safety Training.
• Thermography Level 2 or higher certification.
• US Citizenship required.