Maintenance Mechanic

Applitrack; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per CBA

Job summary

Portland Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to provide trades support for school buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role operates with general direction, often independently, on a 1st shift and full-year schedule under the BASE union contract.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing, painting, and related tasks, handle deliveries, move furnishings, and ensure safety practices. On-call on a rotating schedule is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Ability to read and write.
• Knowledge of standard equipment operating systems and the ability to learn new equipment.
• Proficiency at use of tools associated with the trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, plumbing, flooring removal/installation, and related maintenance tasks.
• Deliver supplies and transfer furnishings between sites as needed.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist with cleaning, painting, and safety-related duties.
• Respond to on-call shifts on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Trade knowledge

Tools proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Portland Public Schools

• Position Type: MAINTENANCE/ MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
• Date Posted: 9/25/2026
• Location: Central Office
• Date Available: ASAP

Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic provides all levels of trades support and maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position involves performing related duties, as required or assigned, under general direction from a team leader or supervisor; usually works independent.

Essential Job Duties

• Assists other maintenance staff with carpentry repairs; completes light carpentry and plumbing repairs; flooring removal and installation; demolition activities; installation of classroom equipment and furnishings, such as whiteboards and tackboards
• Makes deliveries of miscellaneous supplies from vendors to schools
• Transfers school furnishings and equipment from school to school
• Normally works independently without close supervision to complete miscellaneous tasks, such as painting, graffiti removal, and general cleaning
• Occasionally performs work in removing snow, plowing, or sanding
• Understands and uses tools properly and safely
• Observes safety precautions; identifies safety procedures and practices
• Displays awareness of unsafe practices and takes appropriate action
• Describes technical problems to supervisor and others for appropriate action
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
• On calls on a rotating schedule

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required
• Ability to read and write
• Good working knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, new equipment and technology requirements
• Knowledge of standard equipment operating systems
• Proficiency at use of tools associated with the trades
• Schedule: Full Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Assignment: Permanent
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Contract: Part of BASE union (see 2026-2029Collective Bargaining Agreement here)
• Wage range: $21.33-$27.55 , based on experience as outlined in CBA
• Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.