Mechanical Maintenance Lead

The Mechanical Maintenance Lead will act as a team leader for HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, and Automotive staff.

Expected pay is $32/hour (annualized to $66,560). Total compensation is between $85,900 and $98,819, depending on which medical and dental plans are selected.

About The University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (

• Performs a variety of HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance, operation, installation, and repair tasks, including complex installation and repair projects.
• Performs a variety of planning, scheduling and estimating tasks associated with preventive maintenance operations, capital project and planned deferred maintenance projects.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Leads and directs the activities of mechanical technicians and other staff as assigned.
• Plans, supervises, and assists with daily maintenance operations related to the mechanical and electrical systems.
• Coordinates project work with outside contractors and vendors and special projects.
• Assists Mechanical Services Supervisor with coordinating daily work assignments.
• Completes, understands, and complies with initial and annual employee regulatory compliance and safety training as assigned. Complies with all occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations. Reports all hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Primarily a Monday through Friday 1st shift job, but the ability to work evenings, weekends for winter storms, and an on-call rotation is required.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High school education, plus 5 years of relevant technical training and field experience.
• State of Maine Boiler Operator’s license, plumbing license, and/or fuel oil and gas technician licenses desirable.
• Broad base of technical knowledge and skills related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system installation, BAS maintenance, and repair, as well as general plumbing and electrical systems.
• Physical ability to perform all primary job duties.

EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Number: 2022PS0013P

Open Date: 09/29/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

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