Job Description
Job Title: Service EngineerJob Description
In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining access controls, locking mechanisms, air flow, lighting controls, HVAC, and plumbing systems. You will play a key role in ensuring these systems operate smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
+ Perform preventative maintenance on all products according to specifications and a 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.
Essential Skills
+ Proficient in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
+ Field service experience.
+ Experience in HVAC and repair.
+ Competent in reading blueprints.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Minimum 2 years of field service experience.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience reading blueprints.
+ Minimum 2 years of experience in HVAC or plumbing, even if gained as a hobby.
Work Environment
This role is primarily based in labs, specifically animal research labs, with customers including universities and pharmaceutical companies. The position involves 75-85% travel, with expenses for flights, hotels, and meals covered by the company. You will be provided with a company vehicle, a small van. Expect to work approximately 400-500 hours annually, with more hours during training. Occasionally, weekend work may be required, but compensatory time off will be provided.
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 Jul 7, 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.
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.
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Job Tags
Temporary work,