Job Description

Join a dedicated team in Ashburn, VA as an Electrical Technician II, supporting the reliability and performance of critical Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery systems. This role offers hands-on experience with battery startups, certifications, preventative maintenance, and scheduled maintenance, ensuring the continuous operation of essential power infrastructure. The position provides opportunities to learn advanced battery technologies, work in a collaborative environment, and contribute to the success of both internal teams and valued customers.

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 (Switch Gear, Operations, HVAC) 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, spill containment systems, and installing batteries in critical spaces.
• 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.

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.

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