Maintenance Specialist

General Information

Name


Maintenance Specialist


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Engineering


Date


27-May-2026


City


Palo Alto


State


California


Country


United States


Ref #


9247856614


Description & Requirements

Description

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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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