Position Title:

Mechanical Specialist HVAC CL2 - Portland and Gorham options available

Campus:

All USM locations

City, State:

Portland ME

Department:

Maintenance Services - PMAS

Bargaining Unit:

Serv & Maint

Salary Band/Wage Band:

B22, Step 5, $22.24/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Statement of Job:

Are you an HVAC technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Does working in a diverse and meaningful environment interest you? The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for full-time Mechanical Specialists CL2 on both the Gorham and Portland USM campuses. The Facilities Management department is core to USM’s ability to deliver an exceptional and affordable educational experience to students in Maine and across the country. This is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting mission, not to mention an opportunity for you to advance your education with our tuition waiver program!

Pay is $22.24/hr and offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

• A tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick and holiday pay

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance and options for supplemental life insurance

• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution, and more!

UMS Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.hiretouch.com/uploads/457/file/Service_Maintenance.pdf)

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We live our USM Service Promise of Student Focused Every Day and we are looking for team members who demonstrate a commitment to this promise each and every day, and who support our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Incumbents perform duties related to maintaining the operations of an assigned mechanical system by performing established preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and installing and inspecting systems. Work is primarily non-routine in nature due to calls for service and the variety of assigned projects. Incumbents communicate with other University staff to schedule and plan projects. Incumbents will be responsible for coordinating project steps with other trades and performing all levels of troubleshooting and emergency repair. This is an essential position with the expectation of reporting to work during declared administrative leaves and administrative holidays, including campus closures due to the inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilating, air conditioning and steam distribution equipment and systems to optimize energy use.

• Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, iPad, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.

• Install, maintain and repair computerized electronic pneumatic and digital direct control devises related to HVAC and heat control.

• Requisition material and supplies from stockroom, call vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommend purchases and suppliers.

• Maintain electronic/pneumatic testing equipment.

• Respond to a full range of calls for service in assigned skilled trade.

• Coordinate repairs and maintenance with University departments and other skilled trades departments to schedule work.

• May perform maintenance in multiple skilled trades.

  Qualifications:

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and ability to obtain appropriate certification or license

• Proven ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

• Valid driver’s license

• At least three years of HVAC or other trades-related work experience.

  Other Information:

Want to know more about employment, benefits and local resources? Our Human Resources webpage (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/) has additional information to help you become more familiar with developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the Greater Southern Maine area has to offer.

To apply:

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) . You will create an applicant profile and complete an application. You will need to upload a resume. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of three professional references.

Review of applicants will start immediately and continue until positions are filled.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

CV/Resume