MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Salary Range $18.69 - $25.49 (Includes 21% stipend.) 

Seasonal - April 2025 through November 2025

Posting is open until filled.

Group Housing Available

Are you a motivated individual wanting to become part of a dedicated team?  Are you a handy person with a love for the outdoors?  Are you interested in further developing your trade skills while helping to maintain the largest wilderness area in the East? With some of the most remote and rugged country in the Northeastern US, including Katahdin, Maine’s highest peak, 46 other mountain summits, more than 50 pristine lakes and ponds, and over 200 miles of hiking trails.  You’ll find working at Baxter State Park is not just a job; it’s an adventure.

Are you ready to begin your adventure as a dedicated, hardworking Maintenance Mechanic at Baxter State Park, the iconic four-season wilderness park?

As a Maintenance Mechanic, a typical season might include the following:

• Supporting the Baxter State Park Maintenance Department with day-to-day maintenance in the Park and at its headquarters in Millinocket.
• Assisting with carpentry tasks at park campgrounds, group sites, gatehouses, backcountry campsites, and elsewhere.
• Helping with the seasonal startup and shutdown of Park building systems, including plumbing and off-grid electrical.
• Working with Park Mechanic on seasonal vehicle and snowmobile fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Participating in Park road maintenance and capital projects, including ditch and culvert cleaning, blow down clearing, culvert installation, and bridge construction.
• Maintaining a clean workshop and Park vehicle.
• Assisting with search and rescue events in the park.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills or experience: 

• Knowledge of Advanced Wilderness First Aid techniques.
• Knowledge of chainsaws and previous training in felling, limbing, and bucking trees.
• A Class A or B Driver’s License
• Knowledge of modern Search and Rescue techniques and practices.

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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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. 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 ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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.
• Medicare Premium Reimbursement-  
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.00% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• 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. 
• Wellness Wallet
• 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 are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four 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. 

To Apply:

Please submit the following documentation through this post

• Cover letter
• Resume

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY OF THESE MATERIALS WILL RESULT IN FAILURE TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities only apply for jobs when they check every box in the posting.  If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.       

Questions may be directed to Jessica Wheaton, Business Administrator, at jessica.wheaton@baxterstatepark.org. 

 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.