Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

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Maine Department of Transportation  
Salary: $20.82 - $28.87 (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations
Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: April 7, 2026

Closing Date: April 21, 2026

Job Description:

This position involves skilled structural and craft work focused on the repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and overseeing the activities of a team of workers, as well as performing a wide range of mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance tasks. Areas of work encompass heating, water, and sewerage systems, along with the upkeep of laundry, kitchen, and farm equipment. Work is carried out under general supervision

Representative Tasks:

• Plans, assigns, and oversees skilled and semi-skilled tradesmen engaged in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment in order to ensure work is accomplished in a proper, safe, and timely manner.

• Schedules, oversees, and participates in the installation and maintenance of heating, water, and sewerage systems in order to maximize system operations and availability.

• Schedules, oversees, and participates in the installation and maintenance of institutional laundry and kitchen equipment, electrical equipment, and wiring in order to ensure proper and timely installation.

• Keeps records of work performed, time spent, materials used, estimates of cost, and related data in order to document activities and provide information.

• Implements and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of plumbing, welding, electrical, and general maintenance and repair work.

• Knowledge of the operation of high pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.

• Knowledge of state and federal trade codes, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of these trades.

• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of skilled and semi-skilled tradesmen. Ability to install, maintain, and repair heating, water, and sewage systems.

• Ability to estimate time and material needs.

• Ability to install, maintain, and repair a variety of commercial laundry, kitchen and farm equipment.

• Ability to keep simple records and order materials.

• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

Preference will be given to those with a current, valid Master Plumber's License, Master Oil Technician's License, and a Tank Installer's Certification.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or equivalent and four (4) years' experience as a journeyman in plumbing, welding, maintenance mechanic, and/or an allied field.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

For general questions or for Current MaineDOT employees in the Transportation Worker series who wish to be considered for a transfer and must complete and submit a Transportation Worker Reassignment Form indicating your interest please contact: Maine Department of Transportation, Attn: Human Resources Specialist, 66 Industrial Drive, Augusta ME. Telephone: 207-441-4741 Email: Erica.Cyr@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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