Facilities Apprenticeship Program - The Jackson Laboratory

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) partners with Eastern Maine Community College and Maine Maritime Academy to offer apprenticeships in facilities services for students in applicable technical curriculums. The program enables real-world experience during education and a path to a full-time role at JAX after graduation.

Apprentices are paid hourly during the program, with a competitive wage after graduation. If performance standards are met and a position is offered, JAX may provide college cost

Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment within EMCC or MMA.
• Concentration in applicable technical curriculums.
• Ability to commit to a two-year apprenticeship at JAX after graduation.
• Satisfactory academic performance during apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Complete JAX apprenticeship in facilities services.
• Earn an hourly wage during the program and a wage upon graduation.
• Qualify for a full-time position at JAX after completion.

Education

Licensed HVAC Technician

Licensed Stationary Engineer

Licensed Electrician

General Mechanic

Licensed Plumber

Job description

This program includes opportunities to work part time during the school period and full time within school breaks.

The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is partnering with Eastern Maine Community College and Maine Maritime Academy to offer apprenticeships to individuals currently enrolled in applicable technical curriculums in order to give them practical experience during their education. Those who complete their professional training, including a JAX apprenticeship in facilities services, will have the opportunity to be hired at JAX in a full-time position and earn a family-sustaining wage.

In addition to being paid an hourly wage during apprenticeships and a competitive wage upon graduation, JAX will make payments towards college expenses if they meet performance standards, are offered a position, and work at JAX for at least two years upon graduation. The cost remission program benefit is $14,000 each for EMCC apprentices/hires, and $30,000 each to MMA apprentices/hires.

Eligibility criteria includes:

• Full time enrollment within EMCC or MMA
• Concentration in one of these programs
• Ability and commitment to work as an apprentice at JAX for two years up to graduation
• Satisfactory academic performance while serving in apprenticeship
• Licensed HVAC Technician
• Licensed Stationary Engineer
• Licensed Electrician
• General Mechanic
• Licensed Plumber

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