Maintenance Mechanic (Trades) - Anticipated Vacancy
Maintenance Mechanic (Trades) - Anticipated Vacancy
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Bureau of General Services
Division of Property Management
Maintenance Mechanic (Trades) - Anticipated Vacancy
Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30.p.m.
Opening Date: June 12 2025
Closing Date: June 27 2025
Job Class Code: 8281
Grade: 12
Salary: $18.69 $25.49*/Hourly *(Includes 21% recruitment and retention stipend)
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DESCRIPTION: This is structure and craft work performing carpentry painting ceiling and carpet tile removal and replacement and other general repair and maintenance work in state facilities. Work assignments are received in the form of oral or written instructions sketches or plans. Supervision may be exercised over one or more unskilled workers. Work is performed under general supervision.
REPRESENTATIVETASKS:
- Performs general carpentry work on both interior and exterior structures in order to maintain and restore existing structures.
- Installs repairs and replaces stops bumpers door closers arm brackets lock bolts hinges and strikers for doors windows in order to ensure security proper function and durability.
- Replaces or installs doors and windows in order to perform maintenance or meet design requirements.
- Removes replaces and installs floor and ceiling tiles in order to maintain and preserve floors and ceilings.
- Mixes ingredients and patches and replaces plaster walls in order to repair and maintain walls.
- Paints walls doors and ceilings of office spaces and common areas.
- Operates snow removal tools and equipment to clear walks driveways and roads.
- Performs safety checks on equipment.
- Cleans sharpens and repairs hand and bench tools in order to maintain serviceability and prolong equipment life.
- Cleans and washes work area and carpentry equipment daily in order to alleviate fire and safety hazards and maintain equipment.
- Maintains a safe work environment and performs all duties in a safe manner. Observes and adheres to all safety rules required by the college and regulatory agencies. Reports all safety violations to management.
KNOWLEDGESSKILLSANDABILITIESREQUIRED:
- Knowledge of methods materials tools and practices of the carpentry and painting trades.
- Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in performing repair and maintenance on facilities.
- Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of tools and equipment used in the carpentry and painting trades.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- Ability to perform all work independently
- Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two (2)years experiencein the general maintenance and repair of machinery equipment mechanical systems and buildings.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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:
- Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
- Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.
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 accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
