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Institutional Maintenance Mechanic

Augusta , Maine , United States | Maintenance and Operations | Full-time

Apply by: July 17, 2024

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Opening Date: July 3, 2024Closing Date: July 17, 2024Job Class Code: 8279

Grade: 16

Salary: $18.15 - $24.71 per hour (Salary is inclusive of stipends)

• Additional $.45 per hour for second shift positions

Schedule: Monday - Friday 11am-7pm (flex)

Watch this video to learn more about building your career with us at Riverview Psychiatric Center:Come Join Our Team! (https://youtu.be/EfcSTg_GGvQ)

Riverview Psychiatric Center is looking for you! This is structure and craft work in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings. As an Institutional Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform a wide variety of mechanical tasks in the installation, general repair, and maintenance of heating, power generating, water, and electrical systems. You will also perform maintenance and repair of laundry, kitchen, and farm machinery and equipment; as well as general maintenance of the building and grounds. You may be assigned supervision over assigned helpers, who are typically patients. Work is performed under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

*Some positions may require heating/boiler operator's license, electrician helper's license, and/or apprentice plumber's license.

Agency information:

Riverview Psychiatric Center (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/riverview) , in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Hospital leaders have worked hard to implement changes and establish quality measures of distinction. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care. We hold accreditation's by CMS and the Joint Commission.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Robyn McFalls at 207-624-4672 or via email atrobyn.l.mcfalls@maine.gov (angela.thorpe@maine.gov) .

Why join our team?

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 ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 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 ($350.40 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).

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  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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