Building & Trades Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 54,787,000 - 75,159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

MainePERS retirement

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta, ME is seeking a skilled craft worker for structure and maintenance duties. The role covers minor construction and the repair of existing buildings, requiring the ability to read construction blueprints and estimate materials for large renovation projects.

Responsibilities include planning and laying out work, with supervision limited to standard guidance. Four years of masonry and finish carpentry experience are required, and some positions may

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Structure and craft work involving the minor construction and repair of structures.
• Repairing and renovating existing buildings.
• Reading and reviewing detailed construction blueprints of large renovation projects; estimating materials required.
• Planning and laying out the work to be completed; work under limited supervision.

Education

Masonry and finish carpentry

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary : $19.12 - $26.23 (per hour) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau : Maintenance and Operations (Region 2 - Midcoast Maine)

Location :Augusta, ME

Opening Date : September 18, 2026

Closing Date : October 01, 2026

Job Description:

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.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:

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

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS _ : (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class)._

Some positions may require a valid State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

For general questions please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Melissa Labbe, Human Resources Specialist, 98 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0098. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead”—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 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.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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