MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II(Job Id 52825)

New Hampshire Department of Business & Economic Affairs; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services, has a full-time vacancy for a Maintenance Mechanic II in the Rochester area. This role performs skilled maintenance on buildings and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks, with trainee status options at a lower pay rate.

Minimum qualifications include a combination of education and experience in trades such as carpentry, electrical work, painting, plumbing or masonry, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience in trade-related fields.
• Experience in carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal, welding or auto repair.

Responsibilities

• Performs general mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance to keep facilities in safe working order.
• Disassembles, repairs, and replaces worn parts on mechanical equipment.
• Performs masonry, carpentry, painting, and other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Performs snow removal and related ground surface maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical work

Painting

Plumbing

Masonry

Sheet metal

Welding

Auto repair

Education

2 years education/experience after high school

Job description

**MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II(Job Id 52825)**

Location: US:NH:ROCHESTER

Occupation Category: 49-0000 Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 08/18/2026

Close Date: 09/23/2026

Salary: 17.810-23.390

**Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services**

State Armory - Rochester

**MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II**

Position #10048

$17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

40-Hour Basic Work Week

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $17.19

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.**

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services has a full-time vacancy for Maintenance Mechanic II.

Summary

Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and modification of State and Federal buildings and equipment within the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services.

• YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:** Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, welding, auto repair or related trade.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license

Other Requirements

• Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check.
• Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility to perform actions such as lifting, bending, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as Essential Personnel. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ year of relevant education and experience after completion of high school or equivalent may be considered and hired in Trainee Status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the building and grounds maintenance trades area.

After-hire Requirements

Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Disclaimers

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

Performs general mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance to keep the facilities in safe working order. Duties include changing light bulbs, ballast and electrical fixtures; disconnecting, disassembling, cleaning and replacing worn parts on a variety of mechanical equipment; lubricating moving parts; replacing filters, worn belts and other parts; unstopping lavatories, and repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures.

Performs structural tasks, such as installing doo locks; repairing walls, doors and exterior structural damage to the facilities; replacing floors, doors, screens and partitions; installing and repairing related hardware fixtures. Repairs, installs and repoints brick, concrete and stone structures, and appurtenances to maintain the masonry portions of departmental facilities. Paints interior and exterior parts of buildings to maintain appearance standards in departmental facilities.

Performs landscaping duties to care for and maintain lawns, shrubbery, flower gardens, trees, roads, and parking lots, using various hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.

Performs custodial tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing floors; dusting and cleaning offices, kitchen areas, and drill halls; washing windows, walls, and mirrors; cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing restrooms and locker rooms; and polishing furniture. Helps move office and building furniture and equipment and prepares rooms for meetings; cleans and polishes fixtures and empties waste cans.

Performs snow removal and surface treatment operations to maintain safe road, walkway, and parking lot conditions. Uses a variety of equipment such as, plow trucks, front loaders, and snow blowers. Performs minor maintenance and repair on the snow removal equipment. Performs quality assurance for the department if some or all of these duties are contracted out, verifying all aspects of the contract are being met.

Orders and receives maintenance and repair parts, s