Facilities Support and Grounds Technician II - Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory•Bar Harbor, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Facilities Support and Grounds Technician II for year-round work at its Bar Harbor campus. The position helps maintain safe, welcoming, and well-kept grounds, gardens, roads, and walkways. Work combines outdoor grounds maintenance with materials handling, equipment operation, general maintenance, and transportation of employees and visitors. The Technician II works independently on assigned projects, addresses more complex maintenance problems, and provides guidance to junior technicians and small work crews. Some assignments take place in or near sensitive research facilities, data centers, and live animal colonies. Staff follow established procedures and coordinate with facilities colleagues to support safe work and ongoing research operations. The role includes participation in on-campus emergency response, and emergency work may be required at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel for training or to support maintenance activities at other sites may be required.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, materials handling, or related responsibilities.
Practical knowledge of grounds maintenance methods and safe operation of associated tools and equipment.
Experience working in settings with specific safety and operational procedures.
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including judgment to recognize when additional support is needed.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Ability to guide small work crews and help junior staff learn routine tasks and safe work practices.
Ability to read and use site drawings, equipment instructions, and basic schematics, and contribute practical ideas to maintenance and improvement projects.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with colleagues, contractors, employees, and visitors.
Ability to use computer applications and maintenance management software to document work and maintain records.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills related to grounds and facilities operations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Maintain campus grounds year-round, including lawn care, gardening, planting, pruning, snow and ice removal, road and walkway maintenance, and general cleanup.
Perform routine grounds maintenance and materials handling tasks associated with the Technician I role.
Troubleshoot and resolve more complex grounds maintenance and equipment issues, coordinating with colleagues when additional expertise or support is needed.
Perform general maintenance and repairs within individual training and skill level.
Handle and transport materials, furnishings, equipment, trash, and recycling, and transport employees and visitors as assigned.
Operate grounds equipment such as skid-steer loaders, dump trucks, trash trucks, ride-on lawn mowers, chainsaws, plows, and sanders.
Identify, plant, prune, and trim campus trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Assist in removing invasive species.
Operate and maintain underground irrigation systems.
Provide on-site guidance to contractors or small work crews and train junior technicians in routine maintenance and inspection procedures.
Help coordinate planned maintenance, outages, and construction activities related to assigned work.
Use computer applications, including a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), to record maintenance activities, complete checklists, and prepare reports.
Participate in on-campus emergency response, including snow and ice removal and other situations requiring grounds and general labor support.
Perform other assigned duties, including shift work on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Travel occasionally for training or to support maintenance activities at other sites.