UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Technician
Job Description
Job Description
$32.50-$40.50/hr
American Power Systems (APS) seeks a highly skilled and self-driven UPS Technician to support our growing Service team. This role is critical in maintaining and supporting backup power infrastructure across telecom, data center, industrial, and utility markets. You’ll perform maintenance and repair work, support new installations and commissioning efforts, and respond to emergency service needs.
This position offers hands-on technical work, problem-solving opportunities, and travel throughout the region. We want to talk to you if you thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in powering essential systems.
Key Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform battery testing, load bank testing, and environmental checks on UPS systems
- Troubleshoot and repair failures in power modules, batteries, capacitors, and other components
- Complete detailed documentation of work performed, including test results and service logs
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer and customer requirements.
Installations, Start-Ups, & Technical Support
- Support and oversee UPS system installations, load testing, and acceptance testing
- Provide technical support to customers remotely or on-site
- Train customer staff on basic system operation and maintenance
DC Power Systems
- Install and maintain battery strings, rectifier plants, inverters, converters, and cabling.
- Conduct load testing and prepare technical reports for customers
Project Coordination & Customer Visits
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate field projects
- Conduct periodic standby visits to customer sites for system checks and minor maintenance
Professional Development & Training
- Stay current on industry best practices, new technologies, and OEM certifications
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience as a UPS Technician or in a closely related technical role
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical/electronic systems
- Knowledge of installation codes and safety standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, NFPA)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with customers
- Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays
- Comfortable working in technical environments, including IT rooms and mechanical spaces
- Physical ability to lift to 75 lbs, work from ladders, and perform tasks in varied conditions
Our mission at American Power Systems, LLC is:
“Long-term relationships, not short-term wins.
We seek to earn partnerships with our employees, customers, and suppliers. We do this by providing quality DC products and services in a timely fashion, and at a fair market value.
Team success, not individual credit.
We focus on serving internal and external customers in a collaborative environment that is responsive, respectful, and supportive. Individuals will be recognized and compensated for their contribution to team success.
Humor and humility, not taking ourselves too seriously.
We are committed to professionalism and doing excellent work together. At the end of the day, its important to have times of shared laughter.”
Company Culture at American Power Systems
You will work with supportive, helpful people who want to collaborate on solving our customers’ challenges. Our people drive our business, and they operate in a trusting environment.
Why should I work at American Power Systems?
- Paid weekly- payday is every Friday
- 9 Paid holidays
- Paid on-the-job training
Employee Benefits
- Employee health insurance: Medical & Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
- Voluntary Vision Buy-Up Plan
- Employer Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Employee Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) match and Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off
- Christmas Bonus
Company DescriptionAmerican Power Systems' in-house service department offers a wide range of DC power services. We take pride in delivering quality work in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. Our dedication to superior service accounts for the large number of repeat customers who look to us as their source for complete DC Power Solutions.
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Company Description
American Power Systems' in-house service department offers a wide range of DC power services. We take pride in delivering quality work in a timely manner, and at a reasonable price. Our dedication to superior service accounts for the large number of repeat customers who look to us as their source for complete DC Power Solutions.\r\n\r\nEEO Employer