Mechanical Specialist Mechanic 2

The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for a Mechanical Specialist Mechanic CL2. Full-time, regular position, 40 hours per week. Starting pay for this full-time position is $25.56/hr.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Tunes up, oils, greases, changes filters and does other preventive maintenance work on automotive equipment.
• Tests machinery, vehicles and equipment to determine need for repairs.
• Operates hand and power tools associated with vehicle and equipment repair.
• Does repair and maintenance work on all vehicles and vehicle systems.
• Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Repairs and paints vehicle bodies.
• Requisitions parts.
• Performs mechanical and repair work on gasoline and diesel engines using computerized diagnostic evaluation systems, schematic charts and technical manuals.
• Performs work on brake systems and airbag systems using computerized diagnostics to determine repairs needed.
• Contacts vendors and dealers to discuss equipment issues; orders parts.
• Tests vehicles, machinery and equipment to determine need for repairs; checks warranties to ensure repair is covered when needed.
• Contacts campus vehicle operators to discuss repairs needing to be performed.
• Performs state inspections on all commercial vehicles, automobiles and trucks.
• Instructs faculty, staff and students on the safe operation of passenger vans; authorizes ability to drive safely.
• Collision estimates
• Fuel and waste oil management 
• Tank Estimates
• Tracts and documents inventory
• Participates in snow removal activity. 
   

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Maine Drivers license
• Customer service principles;
• Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment;
• Ability to complete Oil Storage Tank Class A/B Operator Training
• Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;
• Occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of assigned motorized equipment;
• Use of assigned tools/equipment;
• Procedures and techniques involved in assigned work processes.
• Providing exemplary customer service;
• Operating assigned tools and motorized equipment safely and effectively;
• Performing heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions.
• Identifying equipment malfunctions;
• Performing cleaning and maintenance of equipment;
• Maintaining records and reports, as required;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, fire, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, difficult driving conditions, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Preferred:

• Valid Maine commercial driver’s license 
• Experience working in an institutional setting
• Experience working in the construction industry

Other Information: 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jodi Munster at [email protected] or 207-581-2720.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.   

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).