Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanic
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$ 18 - 25
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Salary Range $18.69 $25.49 (Includes 21 stipend.
Seasonal April 2025 through November 2025
Posting is open until filled.
Group Housing Available
Are you a motivated individual wanting to become part of a dedicated team Are you a handy person with a love for the outdoors Are you interested in further developing your trade skills while helping to maintain the largest wilderness area in the East With some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US including Katahdin Maines highest peak 46 other mountain summits more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds and over 200 miles of hiking trails. Youll find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job; its an adventure.
Are you ready to begin your adventure as a dedicated hardworking Maintenance Mechanic at Baxter State Park the iconic fourseason wilderness park
As a Maintenance Mechanic a typical season might include the following:
- Supporting the Baxter State Park Maintenance Department with daytoday maintenance in the Park and at its headquarters in Millinocket.
- Assisting with carpentry tasks at park campgrounds group sites gatehouses backcountry campsites and elsewhere.
- Helping with the seasonal startup and shutdown of Park building systems including plumbing and offgrid electrical.
- Working with Park Mechanic on seasonal vehicle and snowmobile fleet maintenance and repairs.
- Participating in Park road maintenance and capital projects including ditch and culvert cleaning blow down clearing culvert installation and bridge construction.
- Maintaining a clean workshop and Park vehicle.
- Assisting with search and rescue events in the park.
Minimum Requirements:
- Two 2 years of experience in general maintenance and repair of machinery equipment mechanical systems and buildings.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience:
- Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
- Knowledge of chainsaws and previous training in felling limbing and bucking trees.
- A Class A or B Drivers License
- Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.
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 leave.Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85100of employeeonly premiums $9893.52$11057.52 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employeeonly premiums by 5. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
- Medicare Premium Reimbursement
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes13.00 of payto 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 month to 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.
- Wellness Wallet
- 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. Additionally unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pretax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.
To Apply:
Please submit the following documentation through this post
- Cover letter
- Resume
FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
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Questions may be directed to Jessica Wheaton Business Administrator at
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 accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
