Service Electrician​/UPS Systems Technician - Gainesville Security Clearance

Position: Service Electrician / UPS Systems Technician - Gainesville with Security Clearance
MCS of Tampa Service Electrician / UPS Systems Technician
- Gainesville BET Electrical
- Gainesville, FL
- Full Time MCS is hiring for a Service Electrician / UPS Systems Technician in Gainesville, Florida. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.
The Service Electrician / UPS Systems Technician must demonstrate the ability to read, interpret and execute drawings, schematics, blueprints, and electrical code specifications for commercial electrical equipment installations. The Service Electrician / UPS Systems Technician will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is important that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable industry regulations.

Typical duties include:
* Perform initial assessments of UPS systems and establish maintenance baselines for all assigned equipment.

* Execute scheduled preventative maintenance and comprehensive inspections on UPS systems, including electrical connections, breakers, wiring, controls, capacitors, contractors, inverter/rectifier components, and related infrastructure.

* Conduct annual system testing, including load transfer testing, battery discharge testing, and Emergency Power Off (EPO) validation.

* Diagnose and repair UPS system failures, alarms, and power quality issues to maintain operational reliability.

* Respond to emergency and non-emergency service calls within required response time frames and perform corrective maintenance as needed.

* Perform battery inspections, testing, replacements, and lifecycle evaluations, including monitoring cell voltage, resistance, temperature, DC voltage, and ripple current.

* Complete component replacements, system adjustments, and temporary power solutions to support uninterrupted operations.

* Utilize monitoring platforms and work order systems to track alarms, system performance, battery health, environmental conditions, asset data, and service activities.

* Generate detailed service reports documenting inspections, testing results, system conditions, completed repairs, and recommended corrective actions.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records, preventative maintenance documentation, and compliance reporting to support audit readiness and environmental regulations.

Required:

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification Requirements:
Journeyman's License preferred
Experience Requirements:

* 5+ years of experience in:

* Electrical systems (commercial/industrial)

* UPS systems, power distribution, or critical power environments

* Strong knowledge of:

* 1-phase and 3-phase electrical systems

* Battery systems (VRLA, lithium-ion preferred)

* Electrical testing equipment and diagnostics

* Ability to read and interpret:

* Electrical schematics

* One-line diagrams

* Equipment manuals
Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications. Fundamental Functions Work Environment
* Work assignments may vary based on client requirements.
* Work may be performed inside a large facility. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
* Work may be performed in the field. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, wet, icy, or windy climates. Schedule
* Regular attendance following an established work schedule is mandatory.
* It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
* You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.
* This position may require night and weekend work and could include travel to areas with varying field conditions.

Physical Requirements
* May require climbing ladders, working at heights and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
* Must…