Mechanical Maintenance Lead

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 37,195 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan options

Retirement plan match (up to 8%)

Generous leave time and holidays

Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiv

Tuition waiver for dependents of staff

Job summary

The University of New England in Biddeford, ME is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Lead to oversee HVAC, BAS, and building systems, manage a team of technicians, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safe, reliable operation of campus facilities.

This role emphasizes project oversight, preventative maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance, with a Monday–Friday first shift and on-call rotations for winter storms.

Qualifications

• High school education plus 5 years of relevant technical training and field experience.
• State of Maine Boiler Operator’s license, plumbing license, and/or fuel oil and gas technician licenses desirable.
• Broad base of technical knowledge in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, BAS maintenance, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the activities of mechanical technicians and other staff as assigned.
• Plan, supervise and assist with daily maintenance operations related to the mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate project work with outside contractors and vendors and special projects.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance; report hazards immediately to supervisor.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical systems

Project coordination

Vendor management

Building automation system

Education

High school diploma

Tools

BAS

HVAC equipment knowledge

Job description

The Mechanical Maintenance Lead oversees a team of HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, and Automotive staff, ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and repair of campus systems. This role manages projects, coordinates with vendors and contractors, supervises daily maintenance tasks, and upholds safety and regulatory standards.

About The University of New England UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
  • UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners
  • UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service
    • 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service
• Performs a variety of HVAC and Building Automation System ( BAS ) maintenance, operation, installation, and repair tasks, including complex installation and repair projects.
• Performs variety of planning, scheduling and estimating tasks associated with preventive maintenance operations, capital project and planned deferred maintenance projects.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Leads and directs the activities of mechanical technicians and other staff as assigned.
• Plan, supervise and assist with daily maintenance operations related to the mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinate project work with outside contractors and vendors and special projects.
• Assist Mechanical Services Supervisor with coordinating daily work assignments.
• Complete, understand and comply with initial and annual employee regulatory compliance and safety training as assigned. Complies with all occupational safety and health standards, rules and regulations. Reports all hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Primarily a Monday through Friday 1st shift job, but the ability to work evenings, weekends for winter storms, and an on-call rotation
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school education, plus 5 years of relevant technical training and field experience.
• State of Maine Boiler Operator’s license, plumbing license, and/or fuel oil and gas technician licenses desirable.
• Broad base of technical knowledge and skills related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system installation, BAS maintenance, and repair, as well as general plumbing and electrical systems.
• Physical ability to perform all primary job duties.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $32.00

Posting Number

Posting Number 2022PS0847P

Open Date

Open Date 03/13/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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