Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Critical Facilities Lead

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JAX in Bar Harbor, Maine seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to support data centers, live animal colonies and sensitive research facilities on a 24/7 basis. You will maintain complex mechanical systems, lead technicians, and coordinate with contractors on capital projects.

Responsibilities include design, commissioning, preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, mentoring, and ensuring safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of mechanical principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to operate and maintain complex mechanical systems in critical environments, read engineering drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of Process Equipment and other mechanical systems.
• Serve as liaison for design, installation and commissioning of new projects.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies and benchmarks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Utilize CMMS to document activities, calibrations and changes.
• Maintain detailed records for audits and reviews.
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts and 24/7 emergencies.
• Perform other duties including night/weekend/holiday shift work.
• Occasional travel to other sites for training/support.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Analytical skills

CMMS usage

Engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams

Control schematics

Piping diagrams

Leadership & mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

JAX in Bar Harbor, Maine seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to support data centers, live animal colonies and sensitive research facilities on a 24/7 basis. You will maintain complex mechanical systems, lead technicians, and coordinate with contractors on capital projects.

Responsibilities include design, commissioning, preventive maintenance, root-cause analysis, mentoring, and ensuring safety and environmental standards.