Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Position: Mechanical Maintenance Tech I
Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Professional Staff

Faculty Track

Position Title
Mechanical Maintenance Tech I

Employment Status
Full Time

Months
12

Campus
Portland, ME

Description

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician I is an integral member of our campus services team, specializing in HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems. This position is primarily Monday through Friday, 1st shift, but requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends during winter storms, and participate in an on-call rotation.

The expected pay is $24.00 per hour (annualized to $49,920). Total compensation is between $66,525 and $79,443, depending on which medical and dental plans are selected.

About the University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance tasks, primarily related to preventative maintenance such as filter and belt replacements, along with basic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Perform daily maintenance operations related to mechanical, automotive fleet, and/or electrical systems.
• Complete all daily work assignments.
• Carry on-call phone responsibilities after training and qualification are met.
• Maintain tools, equipment, shop, and vehicle in good working order.
• Assist with snow removal activities, including shoveling, snow blowing, and plowing.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations, and report any hazards, unsafe work practices, or accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school education, along with any relevant technical training or field experience.
• Interest in pursuing future technical licensing.
• Basic technical knowledge and skills related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system operation, as well as BAS maintenance and repair.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and perform various physical activities including crouching, kneeling, stooping, reaching, balancing, crawling, and climbing ladders as necessary to fulfill job duties.
• Primarily a Monday through Friday, first-shift job, with the ability to work evenings, weekends for winter storms, and on-call rotation as needed.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.

Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022PS0833P

Open Date
05/05/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes