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Field Service Representative (FSR)

ScienceFull-time

Job Summary

Seeking a Temporary Field Service Representative (FSR) to support industrial water plant operations. This role focuses on hands-on preventative maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and chemical process support across customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on valves, blowers, ejectors, air compressors, process pumps, and instrumentation.
  • Water Chemistry & Operations: Work with analytical instrumentation, calibrated tools, and aggressive chemicals (acids and bases) following strict environmental and safety standards.
  • Documentation & Client Relations: Track maintenance tasks, utilize word processing and spreadsheets, and coordinate with project teams and client personnel.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting; ability to use standard hand/calibrated tools.
  • Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, basic water chemistry knowledge, solid communication skills, and self-motivation.
  • Software: Basic computer proficiency (spreadsheets, word processing, basic databases).

Skillset Needed

  • Technical Skills
    • General knowledge of water chemistry principles
    • Proficiency with ordinary hand tools and specialized equipment
    • Experience with safe handling of chemically aggressive fluids (acids, bases)
    • Testing: turbidity, chlorine, CO2, SDI
  • Computer & Administrative Skills
    • Spreadsheet creation and management
    • Create and maintain detailed site paperwork and technical summaries
    • General computer literacy, familiarity with the Google platform
  • Physical Abilities
    • Physical coordination sufficient for equipment servicing
    • Ability to operate and maintain a company vehicle
    • Forklift experience a plus
  • Professional Competencies
    • Strong customer service and communication skills
    • Ability to provide detailed technical summaries
    • Good problem-solving ability
    • Ability to work independently, and within a team.
  • Compliance & Safety
    • Ensure compliance with all EHS policies and on-site safety protocols
    • Ensure adherence to volume and quality specifications
  • Soft Skills
    • Ability to work fluctuating schedules based on business needs
    • Ability to learn procedures within a reasonable timeframe

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Industrial Setting: Primarily outdoor industrial environment around machinery, electrical panels, and chemical processes.
  • Physical Agility: Regular reaching (above/below shoulder height), standing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and navigating cramped spaces or ladders.
  • Lifting: Regularly lift up to 30 lbs; frequently lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

  • Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
  • 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.
  • Employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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