Maintenance Mechanic III

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on piping, plumbing, steam, and process hot water systems.
• Maintain and repair process equipment including autoclaves, water treatment systems, and various washers.
• Act as a technical lead on complex jobs, managing small projects and overseeing contractors in the field.
• Train and mentor junior technicians to support team development.
• Assist supervisors with the planning and execution of capital and operational work.
• Ensure workplace safety and environmental practices are strictly followed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation requiring a response time of 45 minutes or less.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, equipment schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local codes related to plumbing, electrical, and renovation tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and perform precision maintenance on coupled and belt-driven equipment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and occasional shift work including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicable State licenses in Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC.

About the Company

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for disease. With nearly 3,000 employees across the United States and internationally, JAX applies decades of expertise in genetics to advance treatments for cancer, neurological disorders, and other critical health conditions.