Maintenance Mechanic

maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services in Augusta, Maine, is seeking a maintenance worker. The role involves structure and craft tasks across heating, power generating, water, electrical systems, and laundry, kitchen, and farm equipment, following work orders under general supervision.

Responsibilities include repairing masonry and woodwork, servicing laundry and kitchen gear, tool maintenance, snow removal, and elevator maintenance, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturers specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions required to perform mechanical repair work.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains, and alters masonry, walls, and woodwork in buildings to ensure structural stability and tenant requirements.
• Repairs and services laundry and kitchen equipment to ensure safe operation and maximize equipment availability.
• Cleans, maintains, and services hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily to comply with safety standards.
• Operates snow removal equipment to clear walks, driveways, and roads.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic and mechanical elevators to ensure safe operation.

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Bureau of General Services

Opening Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Operations/Maintenance

Job Class Code: 8281

Salary: $19.54 - $26.64*/Hourly (*includes a 21% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number: 004552851

Location: Augusta

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

DESCRIPTION:

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.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment, methods, and practices of plumbing, 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 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.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Some positions may require heating/boiler operator's license, electrician helper's license, apprentice plumber's license, and/or propane/natural gas technician license.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, includ