Job Description
Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Job Description
In this role, individuals will be troubleshooting access controls and locking mechanisms, air flow, lighting controls, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
Responsibilities
+ Perform preventative maintenance on all products according to specifications and predetermined schedule.
+ Provide warranty service and support on all products according to specifications.
+ Provide emergency service and support on all products according to specifications.
+ Review system installations and begin system commissioning.
+ Travel up to 100% M-F
Essential Skills
+ Troubleshooting
+ Field service
+ Mechanical
+ Electrical
+ HVAC
+ Repair
+ Maintenance technician
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Minimum 2 years of field service experience
+ Minimum 2 years of experience reading blueprints
+ Minimum 2 years working around HVAC or plumbing experience
Work Environment
This is not a labor-intensive field service role. The primary customer base consists of animal research labs, including institutions such as UW-Madison, Yale, Harvard, and various pharmaceutical companies. The role requires up to 100% travel, with the company covering flight costs and providing a per diem for hotel and food expenses. Employees will need to pay upfront for meals, hotel, and rental cars, approximately $2500 a month on a card. A company vehicle, typically a small van, will be provided. Expect approximately 400-500 hours of work annually, with a higher number during training. Occasionally, work may require staying through a weekend, but compensatory time off will be provided. The work involves entering labs that house various animals, including the client, rat, chinchillas, dogs, cows.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)- Short and long-term disability- Health Spending Account (HSA)- Transportation benefits- Employee Assistance Program- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in San Francisco,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email
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Job Tags
Daily paid, Temporary work,