Service Electrician​/UPS Systems Technician - Gainesville

Service Electrician / Ups Systems Technician

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 possess the capability to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended durations. Will be required to operate in noisy environments with…