Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management 

Job Class Code: 1008
Grade: 20 (Supervisory) 
Salary: $45,115- $63,273
Location: Bangor, ME

Opening Date: August 29, 2024

Closing Date:  September 15, 2024

If you are a talented, detail-oriented individual who has management and is knowledgeable in the skilled building trades field. Enjoys being a working supervisor in the structured maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of buildings, equipment, and machinery fields. You focus on value, take pride in your abilities, strive for excellence and quality work. If this describes you, we want you on our TEAM!

What will you do?  

• Work with an outstanding team of professionals – you will share knowledge and learn about some of the most energy-efficient facilities in the State of Maine.
• Use your skills to solve problems and contribute directly to solutions that make a difference.
• Proactively engage on requests and projects.
• Maintain facility standards, documentation of services provided, and associated costs for work performed.
• Have a commitment and understanding to provide excellence in customer service.

What we need from you: 

• We need a candidate who can deliver and contribute as a positive team player, a person who understands building construction and associated trades and can make decisions to effectively improve facility standards. 
• Resume’ and Cover Letter must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Work is performed under limited supervision.  Teamwork is essential. We all help each other, regardless of our roles, thus a multi-technical skilled candidate with a diverse background is preferred, and consideration will be provided to a candidate with knowledge of multiple trades, i.e. carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, HVAC etc. Managerial skills a must.
• Knowledge of building controls, troubleshooting HVAC, plumbing, electrical, all aspects of buildings.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment, methods, and practices of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform mechanical repair work.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow manufacturers' specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment.
• Ability to use standard power and hand tools.
• Ability to understand building automation controls and how to adjust them for efficiency, proper operation and comfort of inhabitants within the facilities.
• Ability to multitask employees, contractors, customers, reports, invoices, work orders and various other management responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
• Ability to perform general mechanical repair work.

Minimum qualifications:

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Kenneth Merrifield at Kenneth.r.merrifield.nfg@army.mil or 207-430-6335

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Security & Employment Service Center, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-287-2018.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

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 ($12,130.05-$14,270.62 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 ($387.92 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.41% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.21% for Confidential employees. 

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.

Thinking about applying?

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