Building & Trades Specialist - Anticipated

Maine Department of Transportation – Salary $19.12 - $26.23 per hour – Office/Bureau:
Maintenance and Operations (Region 2 – Midcoast Maine) –

Location:

Augusta, ME – Opening Date:
July 15 2026 – Closing Date:
July 28 2026.

This is structure and craft work involving the minor construction and repair of structures. Responsibilities include repairing and renovating existing buildings. Work includes reading and reviewing detailed construction blueprints of large renovation projects; estimating work materials required to complete the job; planning and laying out the work to be completed. Employees in this class are distinguished by the requirement to perform work related to the construction and repair and maintenance of buildings.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

• Four (4) years education and/or experience in masonry and finish carpentry work.

Some positions may require a valid State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license. Employees must meet these requirements prior to attaining permanent status in this class.

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (with accrual increasing with service); overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health insurance: 85%–95% of employee-only premiums; dental insurance: 100% employee-only premiums.
• Retirement Plan:
  State contributes 14.11% of employee pay to MainePERS.

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.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.