Building Maintenance Supervisor - Augusta

Job Description

Position:
Structure and craft work of a supervisory nature in overseeing the repair, maintenance, and housekeeping functions of a group of state buildings.

Posting Dates: Opening Date:
July 13, 2026 — Closing Date:
July 27, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 20 / Supervisory

Job Class Code: 8251

Salary: $21.69 – $30.42 hourly

Position Number:

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and monitors repairs to buildings and fixtures, general grounds maintenance, and janitorial and housekeeping tasks to ensure repairs and maintenance are accomplished and resources are properly utilized.
• Lays out and assigns construction and reconstruction projects not requiring engineering design to provide necessary services to facility users in a timely manner.
• Inspects buildings and prepares plans and specifications for repairs and maintenance to ensure compliance with OSHA and fire safety codes.
• Allocates and controls funds within maintenance budget to maximize benefits from available resources.
• Directs and monitors moving of furniture, equipment, and other items to ensure moves are completed properly and all necessary safety precautions and requirements are observed.
• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices such as AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols, agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and equipment of building and related mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in building maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to inspect buildings, premises, and equipment.
• Ability to plan maintenance, repair, and custodial activities.
• Ability to layout and supervise a variety of building repair and maintenance projects.
• Ability to assign and supervise work of skilled, semi‑skilled, and unskilled laborers.
• Ability to work from sketches and oral or written instructions.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

• A four (4) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in general maintenance and repair work providing basic knowledge of carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and painting.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience over skilled or unskilled workers performing general maintenance, repair, and/or custodial tasks.

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. Ensure the resume includes month and year for all relevant experience and clearly identifies any non‑full‑time experience. Contact:
recruiting.ggsc
.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually with accrual increases.
• Health insurance coverage with 85‑100% of employee‑only premiums paid by the State.
• Dental insurance with 100% of employee‑only premiums paid.
• Retirement plan with 14.11% contribution to MainePERS.
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Public service student loan forgiveness.
• Living resources program.
• 42 days of fully paid parental leave (additional unpaid leave under FMLA may be available).
• Voluntary deferred compensation through a 457(b) plan.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or genetics is prohibited.