Maintenance Mechanic

• Opening Date:
  October 16, 2026
• Closing Date:
  October 30, 2026
• Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Operations/Maintenance
• Job Class Code: 8281
• Salary: $19.54 - $26.64*/Hourly (
  * includes a 21% recruitment and retention stipend)
• Position Number:
• Location:
  
  Augusta
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This is structure and craft work in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings. Work involves the performance of a wide variety of mechanical tasks in the installation, general repair, and maintenance of heating, power generating, water, and electrical systems; and laundry, kitchen, and farm machinery and equipment; and buildings and grounds. Assignments are received in the form of oral instructions or written work orders.

Supervision may be exercised over assigned helpers. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Repairs, maintains, and alters masonry, walls, and woodwork in buildings in order to ensure structural stability and meet tenant requirements.
• Repairs and services laundry and kitchen equipment in order to ensure safe and effective operation and maximize equipment availability.
• Cleans, maintains, and services hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily in order to comply with safety standards, prolong equipment life, and maintain equipment availability.
• Operates snow removal equipment in order to clear walks, driveways, and roads.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic and mechanical elevators in order to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment, methods, and practices of plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform mechanical repair work.
• 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 clean, lubricate, and adjust small engines, electrical motors, pumps, and other machinery and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
• Ability to perform general mechanical repair work.

• Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment.

• Two (2) years experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.

Some positions may require heating/boiler operator's license, electrician helper's license, apprentice plumber's license, and/or propane/natural gas technician license.

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc. The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

• Work-Life Balance
  - 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
  - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance
  - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  - The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of 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 month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  - The…