Maintenance Mechanic

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Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management - Military Bureau

Job Class Code: 8281
Grade: 12/Operations & Maintenance
Salary: $18.69-$25.49/Hour (Salary includes 21% Stipend)
Location: Camp Keyes, Augusta

Opening Date: June 15, 2026

Closing Date:  June 30, 2026

The Department of Defense Veterans and Emergency Management/Military Bureau is excited to hire a Maintenance Mechanic with our Directorate of Facilities Engineering in Augusta. This position provides structural and craft work in the general maintenance and repair field. The selected individual will join us as a contributing team member with other highly qualified staff and will fill the primary general maintenance role, based out of Camp Keyes in Augusta.

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Performs general replacement, upkeep, and repair of heating, plumbing, and electrical fixtures or equipment such as clearing clogged drains, replacing external fixtures and similar tasks to maintain systems.
• Cleans, maintains, and services hand tools, machines, equipment, and work area daily to comply with safety standards, prolong equipment life, and maintain equipment availability.
• Maintains and operates grounds maintenance equipment for snow removal mowing brush removal tree clearing road and parking repair.

Skills or knowledge required:

• 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 manufacturers specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment.

Minimum qualifications:

Two (2) years experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

• Ability to operate acetylene and arc welding equipment.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, methods, and practices of plumbing, welding, electrical maintenance and repair work.

As a condition of employment with the Military Bureau, individuals are required to pass a National Agency Check (NAC) this is a federal background check required by the National Guard Bureau and is in addition to any requirement the state may have.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to  Kenneth Merrifield [email protected] 207-430-6335

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 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.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 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).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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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