Correctional Maintenance Mechanic REPOST - Long Creek Youth Development Center
Correctional Maintenance Mechanic REPOST - Long Creek Youth Development Center
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Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Long Creek Youth Development Center
*REPOST*
Pay Grade: 15 $46966.40 to $61776.00 (includes 15 Salary Adjustment $2.00/hour Corrections Career Incentive and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)
Job Class Code:8280
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Open: March 12 2025
Close: March 26 2025
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic position at the Long Creek Youth Development Center South Portland ME.
Do you like the feeling that youve accomplished something with your day applied your valued knowledge and relevant work experiences
Would you like to be on an exceptional Team of tradespeople contributing to the continuing shifting goals and priorities of a challenging work environment
Long Creek Youth Development Center is looking for someone like YOU to apply your specialized skillset If youve answered yes to any or all of the above then we have the right job for you! This position is essential to the facilitys operations and applicants must be willing to participate in standby rotation and work holidays and snow days when necessary. This position is open to DOC employees and all outside applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is structure and craft work involving the general replacement upkeep maintenance and repair of heating plumbing appliances building controls and buildings. Work includes monitoring resident behavior for security purposes and instructing and overseeing the activities of a resident crew engaged in maintenance and repair tasks.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
Knowledge of the tools equipment materials methods and practices used in plumbing welding electrical and general maintenance and repair work.
Services sewage treatment plant to ensure efficient treatment plant operations.
Maintains operates and repairs heating and ventilating systems to ensure a comfortable and safe environment.
Repairs maintains and alters masonry walls and woodwork in buildings to ensure structural stability and meet tenant requirements.
Repairs and services laundry kitchen and woodshop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize equipment availability.
Maintains hydraulic and mechanical elevators to ensure proper operation.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform mechanical repair work.
Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
Knowledge of institutional security policies and procedures.
Ability to read understand and follow manufacturers specifications and instructions for using cleaning and repairing machinery and equipment.
Ability to use standard power and hand tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
Ability to perform general machinery repair work.
Ability to provide instruction to and plan and direct the work of employees or residents.
Ability to read understand and follow blueprints.
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as ohm and voltage meters. Monitors and controls resident behavior to maintain institutional security.
Inspects incoming vehicles and institutional shops and cells for contraband and unauthorized materials to seize unauthorized items and maintain institutional security.
Oversees and instructs residents working on maintenance projects to ensure work is accomplished correctly and safely.
Installs repairs and services cell and security door locking devices and constructs security doors and cells to ensure prescribed security levels and measures are maintained.
Performs general replacement upkeep and repair of heating plumbing and electrical fixtures or equipment such as clearing clogged drains replacing external fixtures and performing similar tasks to maintain systems.
Repairs electrical wiring fixtures motors and communication systems to maintain a safe and functional electrical system.
Installs and repairs steam water and sewage lines to maintain functional plumbing and heating systems.
Repairs and services laundry kitchen and woodshop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize equipment availability.
Cleans maintains and services hand tools machines equipment and work area daily to comply with safety standards prolong equipment life and maintain equipment availability.
Operates snow removal equipment to clear walks driveways and roads.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two 2 years experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery equipment mechanical systems and buildings.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class.
Some positions may require specific licenses.
BENEFITS:
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
- WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100 of employeeonly premiums$10523.28 $12380.40 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participationdecreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays100 of employeeonly dental premiums$350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes a percentageof pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to$40 per monthto offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pretax to help pay for outofpocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivefour weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves 457(b) accountthrough payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics. If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
