Correctional Building Maintenance Superintendent – Maine State Prison, Warren.

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Correctional Building Maintenance Superintendent – Maine State Prison, Warren.

Pay Grade 23: $66,206.40 – $91,083.20 (This rate includes a 17% salary adjustment, $2.00/hour Corrections Career Incentive Stipend, and $0.60/hour Institutional Stipend)

Job Class Code: 5334

04000.3486

Open: August 31, 2026
Close: September 15, 2026
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CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION

The Department of Corrections has a current vacancy for a Correctional Building Maintenance Superintendent located at the Maine State Prison in Warren, Maine.  This position is open to current Maine DOC personnel and all outside candidates.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Correctional Building Maintenance Superintendent is structure and craft work in directing and overseeing repair, construction, and maintenance within a building complex.  Responsibilities include planning and directing the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in the building trades.  Work involves laying out the overall project to subordinate foremen and monitoring progress for quality and timeliness within budgetary requirements.  Supervision may be exercised over a small staff of employees and instructing, overseeing and monitoring resident behavior for activities of a resident crew engaged in assigned tasks.  Work is performed under limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: (These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and equipment of the building trades including carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, plumbing, automotive repair, and/or boiler operations.
• Knowledge of labor and materials cost estimation.
• Knowledge of building maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, fire safety, and life safety guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to coordinate construction activities.
• Ability to direct work of supervisory, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers and residents.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to inspect building conditions.
• Ability to plan and layout building maintenance and repair projects.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.
• Ability to participate in standby rotation on emergency basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

-A five (5) year combination of experience, education, and/or training in general maintenance and repair work including three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

-None

State of Maine Benefits:

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 well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

•    Work-Life Balance – 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 the personal leave.

•    Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($13,231.40-$15,566.46 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 of Maine contributes up to 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. *Will vary based on job class.

•    Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

•    Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

•    Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.

•    Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

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

•    Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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