Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician & Lead Projects

The Jackson Laboratory; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory, a nonprofit biomedical research institution with campuses across the United States, seeks a skilled facilities technician in Sacramento, CA. Under minimal supervision, you will perform preventive and general maintenance, repairs, and renovations on a range of systems and equipment.

You will lead small projects, mentor junior technicians, work with contractors, and help ensure safety, compliance, and efficient operation of research facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Ability to learn and apply precision maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of codes related to plumbing, electrical, and renovation tasks.
• May require shift work and on-call rotation.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, adjustments, and basic repairs on piping and plumbing systems including fixtures, electric mechanicals, instrumentation, and automation equipment; steam and process hot water systems including control and isolation valves, steam traps, heat exchangers, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Participates in major component replacement and evaluation of complex system problems.
• Trains and mentors junior technicians.
• Manages small projects and contractors in the field.
• Assists supervisor with capital and operational work planning & execution.
• Acts as a technical lead on complex jobs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Mentoring juniors

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Plumbing license

Electrical license

HVAC license

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory, a nonprofit biomedical research institution with campuses across the United States, seeks a skilled facilities technician in Sacramento, CA. Under minimal supervision, you will perform preventive and general maintenance, repairs, and renovations on a range of systems and equipment.

You will lead small projects, mentor junior technicians, work with contractors, and help ensure safety, compliance, and efficient operation of research facilities.