Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.

MaineGuide; Maine; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. This role maintains heating, plumbing, electrical systems and facilities while supervising staff and a resident crew.

Responsibilities include ensuring policy compliance, preparing reports, guiding staff, and implementing standard work procedures. The candidate should have journeyman experience in trades and supervisory ability.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 4 years’ journeyman experience in plumbing, welding, maintenance and some supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of detention of locks and keys and relevant laws, rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Experience with plumbing, heating, electrical fixtures, and general maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with high-pressure boilers and associated safety codes.
• Ability to supervise a small staff and resident crew.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state policies and security protocols for information.
• Create and format standard business correspondence and reports.
• Ensure staff have tools needed to perform duties.
• Review documents, identify errors, and take authorized action.
• Write regular and periodic reports.
• Welcome and assist visitors and determine their needs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff seeking support.
• Apply rules and procedures to routine cases and provide explanations.
• Develop standard work procedures within guidelines.

Skills

Locks & keys

Laws & regulations

Maintenance trades

High-pressure boilers

Trade codes & safety

Supervision

Work planning

Heating/water/sewage

Time/mat estimation

Laundry/kitchen/farm equipment

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 4 years journeyman experience with supervisory responsibility

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: October 30, 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGES,SKILLS,ANDABILITIESREQUIRED:

(These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

• 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.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

(Entry levelknowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUTARENOTLIMITEDTO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

• 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.

State of Maine Benefits:

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 well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidaysand3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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, utilize12 days of sick leaveper year.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays85%-95%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48annual 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 ($365.28annual 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—receivesix 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.

State employeesare eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor 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 part-time employment.

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 accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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