Maintenance Mechanic

Job Information

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management Job Class Code: 8281 Grade: 12 (Operations, Maintenance & Support Services) Salary: $18.70 - $25.50/Hour (Salary includes a 21% Stipend)

Location:

Gilead, ME Opening Date:
August 14, 2026 Closing Date:
August 28, 2026 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.

Performs general replacement, upkeep, and repair of heating, plumbing, and electrical fixtures or equipment such as clearing clogged drains, replacing external fixtures and similar tasks in order to maintain systems. Repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, motors, and communication systems in order to maintain electrical systems and equipment. Installs and repairs steam, water, and sewage lines in order to repair and maintain plumbing and heating systems.

Operates and services sewage treatment plant in order to ensure efficient plant operation. Maintains, operates, and repairs heating and ventilating systems in order to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Cleans boilers and replaces and/or repairs worn or broken parts in order to ensure safe and efficient operation. 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, welding, 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 operate acetylene and arc welding equipment.

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 such as ohm and voltage meters.

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.

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