Operating Engineer

Job ID
134683
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$35 - $38 an hour
Location
Redwood City, California, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Operating Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Redwood City, California.

Overview

The main function of an Operating Engineer is to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment across various systems. Candidates should demonstrate technical expertise in at least one craft area such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, or central utility plant operations, while being multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily and weekly work assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, monitor, and repair mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems to ensure they meet applicable standards.
  • Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing, inventory control, contracted maintenance, and general upkeep.
  • Maintain equipment by cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to optimize HVAC system and related equipment performance.
  • Record readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Conduct periodic checks of tools and instrument inventories.
  • Monitor the quality and cost of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures, maintain good housekeeping, and recognize and address safety hazards.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2-4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
  • Ability to analyze the operation of various commercial or industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, identify problems, and take corrective action
  • EPA 608 Type II Certification
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • EPA 608 Universal Certification
  • Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

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We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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