Senior Mechanical Technician

This position will be part of the Mechanical Maintenance team working primarily in HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive at UNE's Biddeford, ME campus. UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two coastal campuses in Maine, a study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and flexible online offerings. We offer hands-on learning and are the state's top provider of health professionals, home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, and nationally recognized programs in marine sciences, natural and social sciences, business, humanities, and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of HVAC, Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance, Fleet vehicle operation, installation, and repair tasks, including complex installation and repair projects.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and materials.
• Plans, supervises, and assists with daily maintenance operations related to mechanical, automotive fleet, and/or electrical systems.
• Provides training, technical guidance, and mentorship to Mechanical Maintenance staff in apprentice and journeyman roles, including instruction on licensed mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and safe work practices.
• Coordinates project work with outside contractors and vendors and special projects.
• Assists the Mechanical Services Lead in coordinating daily mechanical maintenance activities and may provide task direction or technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.
• 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.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex HVAC and mechanical system failures including boilers, pumps, air handling units, and controls.
• Provides technical support to other mechanical staff and assists in troubleshooting building automation and mechanical system performance issues.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school education, plus 5 years of relevant technical training and field experience.
• One or more of the following State of Maine licenses is required: Boiler Operator License, Oil Burner Technician License, Gas Technician License, Master Plumber License, or other relevant mechanical trade licenses. Licensed personnel may be responsible for ensuring work performed on regulated mechanical systems complies with State licensing requirements.
• For automotive assignments, State of Maine Inspection and ASE certifications required.
• 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.
• Primarily a Monday through Friday 1st shift job, but the ability to work evenings, weekends for winter storms, and an on-call rotation.
• Physical ability to perform all primary job duties.

Benefits

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits: UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

Employment Status: Full Time, 12 months.