Building & Trades Specialist (SR-21-24-8)

Location: Scarborough,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $19.12 - $26.23 per hour (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations (Region 1 - Southern Maine)   

Location: Scarborough, ME *

Position Number:  02590-1646

Opening Date: October 23, 2024

Closing Date: November 6, 2024

*Location will be based at the closest Region 1 facility to the selected candidate.

Job Description:  

This is structure and craft work involving the construction and repair of structures. Responsibilities include repairing and expanding existing buildings and performing bridge related construction work. Work includes reading and reviewing detailed construction blueprints of large renovation projects; estimating work materials required to complete the job; planning and laying out the work to be completed; and providing functional supervision to assigned staff. Employees in this class are distinguished by the requirement to perform work related to the construction and repair of buildings and bridges. Work is performed under limited supervision.  

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Four (4) years education and/or experience in masonry and finish carpentry work.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.DOT@maine.gov

Contact Information: Amy Webster, Human Resources Specialist, P.O. Box 358, Scarborough, Maine 04070-0358. Telephone: 207-885-7002 Email:Amy.webster@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 ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 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 ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% 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, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Welln