Kelly has an exciting opportunity available for Maintenance Specialist in the Palo Alto, CA area (on-site)! Be part of a motivated, customer-focused, and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact!

Essential Job Duties

• This position requires proactive and detailed individual skills in various trades including plumbing, electrical & general building maintenance. Working with various meters, such as multimeters, gas meters, temp & air flow meter.
  

• Coordinate with external vendors or contractors when specialized repairs are needed
  

• Operating, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating & inspections of various laboratory equipment & tools.
  

• Maintain laboratory utilities, including compressed air, RO/DI water, natural gas, oxygen and nitrogen systems, and local gas detection systems. Install 1/8”- 1/2” soft & rigid tubing for air, gas and water applications & service runs.
  

• Preparing and installing laboratory equipment such as incubator shakers, laminar & powder hoods, biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, -80°C freezers, refrigerators, environmental chambers, chillers & water circulators etc.  As well as moving equipment around the facility.
  

• Be able to perform seismic bracing for small and large laboratory & process equipment.
  

• Safely handle and operate moving equipment including powered industrial trucks, pallet jacks, hydraulic dollies, and specialty moving tools.
  

• Create and maintain accurate records and reports using Excel spreadsheets
  

• Support equipment relocation and installation projects in compliance with site process & safety requirements (EH&S Dept.).

Required Qualifications & Working Conditions

• Positive demeanor with a strong ethic and desire to be big part of a growing organization
  

• Strong verbal and written communication and basic computer literacy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and cloud services like OneDrive and Teams
  

• Detail and Cleanliness orientated with ability to work on a timeline.
  

• Work independently with some supervision.
  

• Communicate with customers as needed to schedule repairs or complete work orders.
  

• Working at heights; on ladders up to 15’ Based on job variance- walking, climbing, lifting and working on hands/knees required.
  

• Frequent exposure to elements during work including working outside, during rain or extreme heat as well as non-weather-related jobs such as working in cold boxes and heat & humidity-controlled areas.
  

• Some jobs will involve high noise levels and require hearing protection.
  

• Employee will be required to become respirator certified
  

• Familiarity with safe handling procedures for laboratory equipment.
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

• High School Diploma with a technical diploma such as AA/AS degree in Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and/or trade school courses.
  

• Experience in facilities maintenance in a laboratory environment

Working Hours & Flexibility

• Normal Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  

• Shift Work: Ability to work alternative shifts (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM) for approximately 30 days, 2–3 times per year.
  

• Flexibility:
  

  • Able to work overtime as needed.
    

  • Able to be on call for after-hours support.
    

What would make You Stand Out?

• Familiarity with AC/DC electrical principles, basic plumbing, refrigeration systems & controls
  

• OSHA safety training and forklift/powered industrial truck certification.
  

• Knowledge of gas detection systems and safety protocols.

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