Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title and Location Maintenance Mechanic – Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau, Camp Keyes, Augusta, Maine. Job Class Code: 8281 | Grade: 12/Operations & Maintenance | Salary: $18.69–$25.49 per hour (includes 21% stipend). Opening Date: June 15, 2026 | Closing Date: June 30, 2026. Responsibilities • Perform general replacement, upkeep, and repair of heating, plumbing, and electrical fixtures or equipment, such as clearing clogged drains and replacing external fixtures.• Clean, maintain, and service hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily to comply with safety standards and keep equipment available.• Maintain and operate grounds maintenance equipment for snow removal, mowing, brush removal, tree clearing, and road and parking repair. Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes. Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints. Ability to safely use a wide variety of power tools. Two (2) years of experience in general maintenance and repairs of buildings, machinery, and mechanical systems. Ability to perform general mechanical repair work. Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturer specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment. Preference: ability to operate acetylene and arc welding equipment; knowledge of plumbing, welding, and electrical maintenance and repair work. Background Check As a condition of employment with the Military Bureau, individuals must pass a National Agency Check (NAC), a federal background check required by the National Guard Bureau. Benefits 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Health Insurance Coverage – State pays 85‑100% of employee‑only premiums. Dental Insurance – State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums. Retirement Plan – State contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine PERS. Parental Leave – Six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Contact Questions: Kenneth Merrifield – View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. EEO Statement 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, ensuring an inclusive environment for 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr