Facilities Maintenance Tech Lead

thejacksonlaboratory; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in California seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations across facilities and systems. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics; state licenses are preferred.

Some on-call rotation and occasional travel may be required. Join a nonprofit biomedical research institution with locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures; read blueprints and equipment schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, adjustments, and basic repairs on plumbing, piping, and related systems.
• Assists in major component replacement and evaluation of complex system problems.
• Maintains clean, safe mechanical equipment rooms and completes routine duties as needed.
• Trains and mentors junior technicians; supports field projects and contractor work.
• Acts as technical lead on complex jobs and assists supervision with planning and execution.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Equipment schematics reading

Safety procedures

Blueprints interpretation

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

State licenses (Plumbing/Electrical/HVAC) preferred

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in California seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations across facilities and systems. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics; state licenses are preferred.

Some on-call rotation and occasional travel may be required. Join a nonprofit biomedical research institution with locations nationwide.