Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist (1581)

Duration: 6+ months (possible extension)

Palo Alto, CA 94304 
Pay: $36/hr on w2

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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Additional Skills

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

Qualifications :
• 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.

Education/Experience:

• 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

• Experience with repair and service with laboratory equipment and Instrumentation

• Experience and Training (past certification) with Forklift Operations,

• Experience with general maintenance activities

• Years of Experience: 5+

Responsibilities :

• 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.).