Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) Hiring for Hall A Mechanical Technician I at Newport News, VA  Full Time

Position Description

Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.

Posted: 03/08/2024
Salary Range:$ 43,000 – $67,800(TECH I)
Work Location Type: *Dedicated Working 100% on-site*

What your job will be like:

The Hall A team is seeking a motivated technical staff member to join our team to play a vital role in the installation, running and maintenance of the vast array of equipment required to run experiments in Hall A. Working from minimal verbal, written, and graphic instructions, the incumbent’s primary duty is to provide technical/mechanical support on all aspects in the installation of systems and equipment related to the Jefferson Lab Physics divisionexperimental program and mission. This position requires periods of on call support and can require some overtime or shift work.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for installation and removal of experimental equipment, while serving in a vital role in the construction, testing and installation of complex experimental equipment at our world-class research facility.
• Work with experienced technicians to perform maintenance, troubleshoot, or repair equipment used for scientific research
• Provide technical support for staff, users, and college students conducting research in Experimental Hall A
• Expand your knowledge in areas such as electronics, vacuum systems, material handling, and cryogenics
• Serve as part of a rotational on-call that is design to support the current and upcoming experiment needs

Qualifications we require:

Education

• High SchoolDiploma

Experience

• 2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in basis technology
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with hand and power tools

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most
challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The
Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a
vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of
“big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from
around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe.
Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National
Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth
and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion
to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a
mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the
world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits
program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation
employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with
  access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers
  on the East Coast

EEO COMPLIANCE:

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age,
disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by
federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment
opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by
applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group
individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans,
other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons
are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional
opportunities.

JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time
during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA/Jefferson Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.As part of the Lab’s equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.