Mechanical Specialist Mechanic CL2 - Part-time

University of Maine System•Orono, ME

7d•$26

About The Position

The University of Maine Facilities Management Department seeks applications for a Mechanical Specialist Mechanic CL2. Part-time, regular position, 20 hours per week. Starting pay for this part-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. Operates hand and power tools associated with vehicle and equipment repair. 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. 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 [http://umaine.edu/]. 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. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism [https://themainehighlands.com/places-to-visit/greater-bangor-region/] to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent Valid Maine commercial driver’s license Customer service principles; Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment; 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. Ability to lift 50 pounds 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. Preferred: Class A or B drivers license. 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 full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 25, 2026. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical. The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis 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, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/ [http://www.maine.edu/title-ix/]. Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report [https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/]. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Maine commercial driver’s license
Customer service principles;
Procedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment;
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.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
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.

Nice To Haves

Class A or B drivers license.

Responsibilities

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.
Operates hand and power tools associated with vehicle and equipment repair.
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.