Mechanical Maintenance Tech I

University of New England; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 66,525 - 79,443; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plan options

Vision coverage

8% retirement plan match

Paid leave and holidays

UNE tuition waiver for employees andSp

Job summary

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician I at the University of New England works on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems on campus. The role is primarily Monday–Friday, 1st shift, with flexibility for evenings, weekends during winter storms, and an on-call rotation.

The expected pay is $24.00 per hour, annualized to $49,920, with total compensation ranging from $66,525 to $79,443 depending on medical and dental plans chosen.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC and BAS maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems.
• Flexibility to work on-call and evenings/weekends during winter storms.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC and BAS maintenance tasks, including filter and belt replacements.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials.
• Perform daily maintenance on mechanical, automotive fleet, and electrical systems.
• Complete daily work assignments and operate safely according to standards.
• Carry on-call responsibilities after training.
• Maintain tools, equipment, shop, and vehicle in good working order.
• Assist with snow removal activities (shoveling, snow blowing, plowing).
• Comply with safety standards and report hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Building Automation Systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Job description

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician I is an integral member of our campus services team, specializing in HVAC , mechanical, electrical, and automotive systems. This position is primarily Monday through Friday, 1st shift, but requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends during winter storms, and participate in an on-call rotation.
The expected pay is $24.00 per hour (annualized to $49,920). Total compensation is between $66,525 and $79,443, depending on which medical and dental plans are selected.

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.
• Perform a variety of HVAC and Building Automation System ( BAS ) maintenance tasks, primarily related to preventative maintenance such as filter and belt replacements, along with basic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Perform daily maintenance operations related to mechanical, automotive fleet, and/or electrical systems.
• Complete all daily work assignments.
• Carry on-call phone responsibilities after training and qualification are met.
• Maintain tools, equipment, shop, and vehicle in good working order.
• Assist with snow removal activities, including shoveling, snow blowing, and plowing.
• Comply with all occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations, and report any hazards, unsafe work practices, or accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.