Mechanical Supervisor

University of Maine at Augusta; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 32,897 - 38,407; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a full-time maintenance supervisor in Orono. This role includes coordinating maintenance activities, supervising staff, and maintaining operational records. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Hourly pay ranges from $23.88 to $27.88 based on experience, and applicants must have a valid Maine Driver’s License. This position requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Sufficient experience to obtain appropriate licenses or certifications.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department activities and determine maintenance needs.
• Supervise staff, prioritize and assign work.
• Prepare operational records and maintain inventory.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance of equipment

Communication skills

Customer service principles

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Valid Maine Driver’s License

Job description

Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Base pay for this position is $23.88 - $27.88 per hour (or appropriate transfer/promotion rate).

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating department activities which may include determining trades and maintenance needs, preparing work orders, and/or performing related duties.
• Participates in department maintenance and operations activities; performs work of assigned staff as required.
• Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records, logs, reports, and/or related documents.
• Monitors and maintains inventory. Requisitions of supplies when levels are low.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Performing maintenance and repairs in assigned skilled trade as necessary.
• Coordinating the work order system by assigning and gathering information on work orders.
• Determining scope and direction on project between replacement or repair.
• Performing inspections of repairs and systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes.
• Determining project staffing.
• Assisting in designing and developing pre‑ and post‑installation plans.
• Assisting in costing materials and ordering all necessary supplies.
• Participating in developing cost estimates.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Sufficient experience to obtain appropriate licenses or certifications
• 5 years of related experience
• Valid Maine Driver’s License
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment and system maintenance and repair
• Maintenance of related equipment
• Recordkeeping principles
• Applicable compliance with rules and regulations
• Inspecting, installing, and repairing systems
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift to 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds require assistance by other employees or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, and extreme temperatures.

Other Information

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post‑offer physical.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469‑5794, or call 207.581.4053.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.