The Jackson Laboratory, located in Bar Harbor, Maine currently is seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Services Technician!

Environmental Services Technicians have the primary responsibility of cleaning properties owned or leased by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to promote the health and safety of The Jackson Laboratory’s visitors and its employees. This includes traditional janitorial tasks like mopping and dusting, but also requires an understanding of proper handling and disposal of biological waste.

Monday-Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am.

Starting pay rate is $18.50 per hour plus $3 shift differential.

Must have the ability to wear nitrile surgical gloves for up to 60% of the 8 hour shift!

Responsibilities:

• Clean and supply designated building areas (strip, scrub, and re-coat floors, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, wet-dry mopping, ceiling vents, horizontal/vertical surfaces, glass/mirrors, etc.)
• Clean/sanitize restrooms and stock them with supplies.
• Operate a Class 8 commercial rear load trash truck, gather/transport trash and empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers. Handle bio-waste and/or recycling materials.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs, operate JAX multi surface floor machines, operate exterior window washing equipment, make minor equipment adjustments/repairs, maintain equipment, re-stock/maintain supply assigned area(s), move furniture, special projects, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to understand written/verbal instructions and communicate effectively with others (to clearly and effectively exchange information)
• Ability to understand and follow Federal, State, and JAX safety rules and regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment as task require (PPE).
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects up to 50 pounds and walk up to 20,000 steps per day (equating to 10 miles per day) as standing, bending, and walking must be constant throughout an 8 hour shift aside from prescribed break times.
• Ability to acquire the knowledge to safely operate equipment used for cleaning, e.g. vacuum cleaners, floor cleaning equipment, etc. within 1 month of hire
• Demonstrated proficiency and utilization of MS Outlook and Tablet computer such as MS Surface Pro
• The Environmental Services Technician II position is currently scheduled for second shift Monday-Friday, but are subject to working day shift, third shift, and/or weekends to meet business requirements of the Facilities Department and The Jackson Laboratory.
• May require work scheduled and unscheduled overtime (as needed)
• May require occasional travel for reasons such as training or project support including work at the Ellsworth campus or other JAX properties in Bar Harbor
• Other miscellaneous duties may be required to be performed based on needs of the day

Please submit a resume to complete the application process!

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.