Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.

Department of Corrections; Friendship (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Maine Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Maine State Prison in Warren to oversee maintenance and repairs of heating, plumbing, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure. You may supervise a small team including residents and trades staff, ensuring safe, reliable operations within a corrections setting.

The role requires a high school diploma and journeyman experience in related trades with supervisory duties, and offers a stable government

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years’ journeyman experience in plumbing, welding, maintenance mechanic, or related field with supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with State policies and security protocols.
• Create and format business correspondence.
• Provide staff with necessary tools and support.
• Review documents, identify errors, and take action.
• Write regular and periodic reports.
• Welcomes visitors and determines needs.
• Provide technical assistance to those seeking support.
• Apply rules and procedures to routine cases and provide interpretations.
• Develop standard work procedures within guidelines.

Skills

Detention of locks & keys

Laws, rules & procedures

Maintenance plumbing

Maintenance welding

Maintenance electrical work

High‑pressure boilers operation

Trade codes & safety

Supervising a small crew

Planning and assigning work

Install/maintain/heating & sewage

Time/material estimation

Record keeping & materials ordering

Computer program use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor – Maine State Prison, Warren

Pay Grade 20: $59,633.60 to $81,432.00 (includes 15% Salary Adjustment, $2.00/hour Corrections Career Incentive and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)

Job Class Code: 8280

Open: October 16, 2026

Close: October30, 2026

Current Vacancy Information

Maine Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. This is structure and craft work involving the general replacement, upkeep, maintenance, and repair of heating, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and buildings work. Supervision may include a small staff as well as instructing and overseeing the activities of a resident crew engaged in maintenance and repair tasks at the facility. MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice‑involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well‑developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with State policies, including those related to human resources and security protocols for agency information security and confidentiality.
• Create and utilize various correspondence formats, including composing standard business correspondence.
• Ensure that all staff have the tools needed to be successful in their role.
• Examine documents and information, identify facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take authorized action.
• Write regular and periodic reports.
• Welcome and assist visitors, determining their needs.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals seeking support.
• Apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and documentation requirements to routine cases, offering explanations and interpretations.
• Develop standard work procedures within established guidelines.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of detention of locks and keys.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of plumbing, welding, electrical, and general maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of the operation of high‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of state and federal trade codes, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of these trades.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to plan and assign the work of a small group of employees, tradespersons, and residents performing routine maintenance functions.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair heating, water, and sewage systems.
• Ability to estimate time and material needs.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair a variety of commercial laundry, kitchen and farm equipment.
• Ability to keep simple records and order materials.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years’ experience as a journeyman in plumbing, welding, maintenance mechanic, and/or an allied field and some supervisory responsibility.

Preference

The successful candidate will live within a 20-mile radius of Maine State Prison.

Benefits

• 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. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee‑only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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 a percentage 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 State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental Leave – One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non‑birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Visa and Immigration

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.